Littleton Lions (Littleton, CO) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Gateway Olympians (Aurora, CO), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Smoky Hill Buffaloes (Aurora, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, September 6. Littleton will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Buffaloes enter the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 3-2 non-league win over Norfolk Academy (Norfolk, VA).

The Olympians now possess a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ralston Valley for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 7. Gateway will confront a Mustangs team coming off a 4-0 non-league win over Mountain Range (Westminster, CO). The Mustangs record now stands at 1-0.

A return to the old Continental Lg, Gateway and Littleton played a quality match with proper defending , attacking, with Littleton taing the advantage of play and opportunity. Littleton opened the scoring with a penetrating ball to a forward who laid it off to a crossing midfielder, who horizontally dribbled, and was able to float a shot past the keeper. Gateway followed with a great individual effort by their frwd to challenge a defender, cause a bad play, and attack the goal, with a slotted shot past into the net. Halftime was met with lightening and delay tied 1-1. Gateway scored next with a give and go up the center through the defense and with a great one time finisher for the Gateway Mid. With time winding down and Gateway under duress, Littleton pressed for shots and chances. They took advantage on a Corner to head home an equalizer. Into Overtime, Gateway provided an opportunity by not clearing the ball, leaving a shot open for Littleton to bury for the dramatic win.