Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Triad Knights (Troy, IL) and the host Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL), saw Triad's soccer squad hold off Columbia by a count of 1-0.

The Knights (15-0) will now prepare for their battle against Rochester (Rochester, IL). The Rockets enter the non-league battle with a 0-2 record.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 6. Columbia will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Explorers enter the battle with a 0-1 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL).