Smiths Station Panthers (Smiths, AL) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Central Red Devils (Phenix City, AL), 5-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Northside Patriots (Columbus, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 18. Smiths Station will attempt to better on its 9-6 season record. The Patriots enter the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 0-0 league McIntosh (Peachtree City, GA).

The Red Devils now have a 5-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Auburn for a 7A Area 4 challenge on Tuesday, March 26.