The Octorara Area Braves soccer squad (Atglen, PA), was edged 1-0 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Ephrata Mountaineers (Ephrata, PA)

The Mountaineers (5-9) will now prepare for their battle against Manheim Central (Manheim, PA). The Barons enter the Lancaster - Lebanon Section 2 battle with a 4-9 record. In their last battle, Manheim Central tipped Garden Spot (New Holland, PA), 1-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Braves battle the Garden Spot Spartans (New Holland, PA) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, October 9. Octorara Area will attempt to upgrade on its 1-13 season record. The Spartans come into the match with a 2-14 record after their 7-1 non-league win over Northern Lebanon (Fredericksburg, PA).