Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Eastmark Firebirds (Mesa, AZ), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Eagles face the Sabino Sabercats (Tucson, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Thatcher will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Sabercats enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 5-0 non-league loss to Rio Rico (Rio Rico, AZ).

The Firebirds now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they host Marcos de Niza for a non-league challenge on Friday, December 8. Eastmark will face a Padres team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Coronado (Scottsdale, AZ). The Padres record now stands at 1-0.