In Thursday's non-league battle, the visiting Blair Bears soccer squad scored a close 1-0 triumph over the Mercy Monarchs.

The Bears (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Lincoln Northwest (Lincoln, NE). The Falcons come into the non-league battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Lincoln Northwest was nudged by Ralston (Ralston, NE), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

The Monarchs (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against Bennington (Bennington, NE). The Badgers come into the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Bennington nudged Scotus (Columbus, NE), 2-0, in a non-league battle.