Fans at Saturday's non-league battle between the Butler Bulldogs (Butler, NJ) and the visiting Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ), saw Butler's soccer squad hold off Hawthorne Christian by a count of 3-2.

The Bulldogs (8-6) will now prepare for their battle against Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes, NJ). The Cardinals enter the non-league battle with a 5-7 record. In their last battle, Pompton Lakes tipped Manchester Regional (Haledon, NJ), 6-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Defenders battle the Hawthorne Bears (Hawthorne, NJ) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, October 22. Hawthorne Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 7-8 season record. The Bears enter the battle with a 5-5 record after their 5-1 non-league loss to Wayne Hills (Wayne, NJ).