DeKalb Barbs (DeKalb, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team triumph over the host Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL), 6-1 in a non-league bout.

The Barbs now possess a 7-8 record. They play next when they host Hononegah for a non-league bout on Saturday, October 4. DeKalb will play a Indians squad coming off a 3-0 league win over Rockford East (Rockford, IL). The Indians record now stands at 6-5.

With the loss, Sterling moves to 6-9 on the year. The Golden warriors travel to Winnebago (Winnebago, IL) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Saturday, October 4. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 8-8. Winnebago won 2-0 in their recent non-league game against Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL)