In Monday's non-league battle, the host St. Dominic Crusaders soccer squad scored a close 7-0 triumph over the Howell Central Spartans.

The Crusaders (11-3) will now prepare for their battle against St. Francis Borgia (Washington, MO). The Knights come into the non-league battle with a 12-3 record. In their last battle, St. Francis Borgia nudged Central (Cape Girardeau, MO), 4-0, in a non-league battle.

The Spartans (2-10) will now prepare for their battle against Howell North (St. Charles, MO). The Knights come into the Gateway - South battle with a 7-3 record. In their last battle, Howell North nudged Troy-Buchanan (Troy, MO), 5-0, in a league battle.