In Wednesday's league battle, the visiting Beverly Panthers soccer squad scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Gloucester Fishermen.

The Panthers (15-4) will now prepare for their battle against Newburyport (Newburyport, MA). The Clippers come into the non-league battle with a 11-4 record. In their last battle, Newburyport was nudged by North Reading (North Reading, MA), 3-2, in a league battle.

The Fishermen (13-3) will now prepare for their battle against Malden (Malden, MA). The Golden Tornados come into the non-league battle with a 3-14 record. In their last battle, Malden was nudged by Lowell (Lowell, MA), 8-0, in a non-league battle.