Lake Zurich Bears (Lake Zurich, IL) backers exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Lake Zurich advances its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Carmel (Mundelein, IL) to clash with the Corsairs in a non-league test on Tuesday, October 15. The Corsairs come into the test with a record of 4-10. Carmel won 1-0 in their recent league test against Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL)

The Pirates now have a 9-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Rolling Meadows for a non-league test on Tuesday, October 15. Palatine will clash with a Mustangs team coming off a 3-2 non-league win over Crystal Lake South (Crystal Lake, IL). The Mustangs record now stands at 13-3.