The Tri County Area Vikings soccer squad (Howard City, MI), was edged 4-3 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Kent City Eagles (Kent City, MI)

The Eagles (11-5) will now prepare for their battle against Ottawa Hills (Grand Rapids, MI). The Bengals enter the non-league battle with a 1-13 record. In their last battle, Ottawa Hills Catholic Central (Grand Rapids, MI), 1-1, in a league outing.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Manistee Mariners (Manistee, MI) in a Freelance outing, on Thursday, October 2. Tri County Area will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record. The Mariners go into the outing with a 7-7 record after their 3-1 league loss to Fremont (Fremont, MI).