Fans at Saturday's non-league battle between the Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL) and the visiting Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), saw Salem's soccer squad knock off Marion by a count of 5-2.

The Wildcats (13-2) will now prepare for their battle against East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL). The Oilers enter the Cahokia (Mississippi Division) battle with a 2-15 record. In their last battle, East Alton-Wood River by Roxana (Roxana, IL), 5-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Carbondale Terriers (Carbondale, IL) in a South Seven battle, on Tuesday, October 8. Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record. The Terriers enter the battle with a 6-8 record after their 6-2 league win over Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL).