The Bangor Christian Patriots (Bangor, ME) soccer nipped the host Machias Bulldogs (Machias, ME), 2-1 in Thursday's league challenge.

The Patriots now hold a 8-1 record. They play next when they host Central for a non-league challenge on Saturday, October 5. Bangor Christian will encounter a Red Devils squad coming off a 3-0 league win over Sumner (East Sullivan, ME). The Red Devils record now stands at 4-3.

With the loss, Machias moves to 4-4 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Penquis Valley (Milo, ME) to encounter the Patriots in a Class D - North challenge on Monday, October 14. The Patriots go into the challenge with a record of 4-4.