The James Monroe Mavericks football squad (Lindside, WV), was beaten 35-27 in Friday's league match with the visiting Bluefield Beavers (Bluefield, WV)

The Beavers (2-1) will now prepare for their match against Woodrow Wilson (Beckley, WV). The Flying Eagles enter the Coalfield AA match with a 2-0 record. In their last match, Woodrow Wilson thwarted Parkersburg South (Parkersburg, WV), 31-7, in a non-league match.

Coming up next, the Mavericks confront the Liberty Raiders (Glen Daniel, WV) in a Coalfield AA match, on Friday, September 19. James Monroe will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 1-2 record after their 27-14 league win over Greenbrier West (Charmco, WV).