In Monday's non-league battle, the host Monticello Sages soccer squad scored a close 4-1 triumph over the Cornerstone Christian Cyclones.

The Sages (16-3) will now prepare for their battle against St. Joseph-Ogden (St. Joseph, IL). The Spartans come into the Illini Prairie battle with a 14-4 record. In their last battle, St. Joseph-Ogden nudged Watseka (Watseka, IL), 4-0, in a non-league battle.

The Cyclones (5-10) will now prepare for their battle against Urbana University (Urbana, IL). The Illineks come into the East Central Illinois battle with a 7-5 record. In their last battle, Urbana University nudged St. Teresa (Decatur, IL), 16-0, in a non-league battle.