Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL) and the visiting Valmeyer Pirates (Valmeyer, IL), saw Metro-East Lutheran's soccer squad triumph over Valmeyer by a count of 7-0.

The Knights (2-15) will now prepare for their battle against Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL). The Griffins enter the Gateway Metro battle with a 13-3 record. In their last battle, Father McGivney Catholic tipped Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL), 6-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Pirates battle the Lebanon Greyhounds (Lebanon, IL) in a Cahokia (Illinois Division) battle, on Friday, October 11. Valmeyer will attempt to upgrade on its 0-13 season record. The Greyhounds enter the battle with a 14-3 record after their 3-3 non-league Freeburg (Freeburg, IL).