Fans at Tuesday's non-league battle between the Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes (Abingdon, IL) and the visiting Roanoke-Benson/Eureka Rockets (Eureka, IL), saw Abingdon/Avon's soccer squad hold off Roanoke-Benson/Eureka by a count of 4-3.

The Tornadoes (10-7) will now prepare for their battle against Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL). The Tigers enter the non-league battle with a 8-6 record. In their last battle, Illini Bluffs was edged by Limestone (Bartonville, IL), 7-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Rockets battle the Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, October 10. Roanoke-Benson/Eureka will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Redbirds enter the battle with a 9-7 record after their 9-1 league win over East Peoria (East Peoria, IL).