MacArthur Generals (Decatur, IL) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Meridian Hawks (Macon, IL), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Generals confront the Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 3. MacArthur will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record. The Braves enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Hoopeston (Hoopeston, IL).

The Hawks now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mt. Zion for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 3. Meridian will confront a Braves team coming off a 3-2 non-league loss to Hoopeston (Hoopeston, IL). The Braves record now stands at 0-1.