Hoover Buccaneers (Hoover, AL) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Montgomery Academy Eagles (Montgomery, AL), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Buccaneers confront the Vestavia Hills Rebels (Vestavia Hills, AL) in a 7A Area 5 challenge, on Friday, March 17. Hoover will attempt to better on its 5-1 season record. The Rebels enter the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Oak Mountain (Birmingham, AL).

The Eagles now have a 8-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Pike Road for a challenge on Thursday, March 30.