The Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL) soccer nipped the host Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL), 2-1 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Crusaders (5-2) will now prepare for their battle against Highland (Highland, IL). The Bulldogs enter the non-league battle with a 1-4 record. In their last battle, Highland was edged by Columbia (Columbia, IL), 1-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Explorers battle the Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 6. Marquette Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Eagles come into the match with a 4-3 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Triad (Troy, IL).