Athens Red Hawks (Troy, MI) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Utica Ford Falcons (Sterling Heights, MI), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Red Hawks confront the Northville Mustangs (Northville, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, November 1. Athens will attempt to improve on its 13-4 season record. The Mustangs come into the test with a 16-2 record after their 3-1 non-league win over University of Detroit Jesuit (Detroit, MI).

With the loss, Utica Ford drops to 5-8 on the season.