Midland Bulldogs (Midland, TX) fans were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Crandall Pirates (Crandall, TX), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Richland Royals (North Richland Hills, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 7. Midland will attempt to better on its 3-0 season record. The Royals enter the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Cooper (Abilene, TX).

The Pirates now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Caddo Mills for a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 12. Crandall will confront a Foxes team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Lakeview Centennial (Garland, TX). The Foxes record now stands at 4-1.