Odessa Bulldogs (Odessa, MO) fans were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the visiting Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO), 8-4 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Boonville Pirates (Boonville, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 9. Odessa will attempt to better on its 5-7 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 3-9 record after their 7-1 non-league loss to Oak Grove (Oak Grove, MO).

The Cardinals now have a 4-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cameron for a Midland Empire challenge on Wednesday, October 11.