In Thursday's league battle, the host Howland Tigers soccer squad scored a close 8-1 triumph over the Harding Raiders.

The Tigers (9-1) will now prepare for their battle against Orange (Pepper Pike, OH). The Lions come into the non-league battle with a 5-6 record. In their last battle, Orange was overwhelmed by Archbishop Hoban (Akron, OH), 4-1, in a non-league battle.

The Raiders (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Boardman (Youngstown, OH). The Spartans come into the All-American battle with a 2-8 record. In their last battle, Boardman Canfield (Canfield, OH), 0-0, in a league battle.