Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Belchertown Orioles (Belchertown, MA) and the host Ludlow Lions (Ludlow, MA), saw Belchertown's soccer squad hold off Ludlow by a count of 2-1.

The Orioles (5-3) will now prepare for their battle against Longmeadow (Longmeadow, MA). The Lancers enter the non-league battle with a 6-1 record. In their last battle, Longmeadow West Springfield (West Springfield, MA), 1-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Lions meet the Leominster Blue Devils (Leominster, MA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, October 4. Ludlow will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Blue Devils come into the match with a 6-2 record after their 2-0 league win over Wachusett Regional (Holden, MA).