Carthage Tigers (Carthage, MO) fans were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), 8-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Tigers confront the Rockhurst Hawklets (Kansas City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 21. Carthage will attempt to better on its 19-3 season record. The Hawklets enter the challenge with a 13-0 record after their 6-0 non-league win over Blue Springs South (Blue Springs, MO).

The Pirates now have a 6-7 record. They take the field next when they host Monett for a non-league challenge on Thursday, October 19. Branson will confront a Cubs team coming off a 7-2 non-league win over Laquey (Laquey, MO). The Cubs record now stands at 14-6.