Cromwell Panthers (Cromwell, CT) followers went home happy Monday as they saw their soccer squad hold off the host Bolton Bulldogs (Bolton, CT), 2-1 in a non-league battle.

The Panthers (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Hale Ray (Moodus, CT). The Noises enter the Shoreline battle with a 2-10 record. In their last battle, Hale Ray was edged by Morgan (Clinton, CT), 8-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Ellington Knights (Ellington, CT) in a Central Connecticut - North battle, on Thursday, October 10. Bolton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Knights enter the battle with a 8-3 record after their 4-0 league win over Stafford (Stafford Springs, CT).