Fans at Wednesday's league battle between the Ashland Hornets (Ashland, ME) and the host Van Buren Crusaders (Van Buren, ME), saw Ashland's soccer squad hold off Van Buren by a count of 3-2.

The Hornets (4-5) will now prepare for their battle against East Grand (Dansforth, ME). The Vikings enter the 8 Person - North battle with a 0-8 record.

Next up, the Crusaders battle the East Grand Vikings (Dansforth, ME) in a 8 Person - North battle, on Thursday, October 10. Van Buren will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Vikings enter the battle with a 0-7 record after their 9-0 league loss to Piscataquis (Guilford, ME).