In Friday's non-league match, the host Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Cardinals football squad scored a close 34-30 victory over the Central Springs Panthers.

In their next game, the Cardinals clash with the Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS (Clarion, IA) in a 2A District 2 match, on Friday, September 15. Garner-Hayfield/Ventura will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The enter the match with a 1-2 record after their 28-20 non-league loss to Southeast Valley (Gowrie, IA).

The Panthers (1-2) will now prepare for their match against Denver (Denver, IA). The Cyclones enter the 1A District 3 match with a 3-0 record.