Hastings Raiders (Hastings, MN) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Harding Knights (St. Paul, MN), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Raiders confront the Simley Spartans (Inver Grove Heights, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, October 5. Hastings will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 6-7 record after their 5-1 non-league loss to Two Rivers (Mendota Heights, MN).

In their next game, the Knights battle the Washington Tech Eagles (St. Paul, MN) in a Class A Section 4 bout, on Friday, October 6. Harding will attempt to move on its 4-7 season record.