Fans at Tuesday's league battle between the Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) and the visiting Mt. Carmel Golden Aces (Mt. Carmel, IL), saw Newton's soccer squad hold off Mt. Carmel by a count of 2-1.

The Eagles (10-5) will now prepare for their battle against Salem (Salem, IL). The Wildcats enter the non-league battle with a 14-2 record. In their last battle, Salem tipped East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL), 10-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Golden Aces confront the Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, IL) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, October 10. Mt. Carmel will attempt to upgrade on its 2-11 season record. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a 6-8 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Vienna/Goreville (Vienna, IL).