Carterville Lions (Carterville, IL) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 7. Carterville will attempt to move on its 6-7 season record. The Midgets enter the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Lebanon (Lebanon, IL).

The Rams now possess a 2-12 record. They take the field next when they host Centralia for a South Seven challenge on Thursday, October 5. Mt. Vernon will confront a Orphans team coming off a 5-0 non-league loss to Massac County (Metropolis, IL). The Orphans record now stands at 8-8.