In Saturday's league battle, the host Elgin Maroons soccer squad scored a close 3-1 triumph over the Larkin Royals.

The Maroons (15-0) will now prepare for their battle against Glenbard South (Glen Ellyn, IL). The Raiders come into the Upstate Eight battle with a 2-14 record. In their last battle, Glenbard South by Glenbard East (Lombard, IL), 5-0, in a league battle.

The Royals (12-8) will now prepare for their battle against West Chicago (West Chicago, IL). The Wildcats come into the Upstate Eight battle with a 9-4 record. In their last battle, West Chicago nudged Aurora East (Aurora, IL), 4-2, in a league battle.