The Joliet Central Steelmen (Joliet, IL) soccer nipped the visiting Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL), 2-1 in Thursday's non-league bout.

With the victory, Joliet Central moves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Steelmen travel to Joliet West (Joliet, IL) to confront the Tigers in a non-league bout on Saturday, March 19. The Tigers go into the outing with a record of 1-1. Joliet West won 6-0 in their recent non-league outing against Romeoville (Romeoville, IL)

In their next game, the Astros play the Joliet West Tigers (Joliet, IL) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, March 24. Shepard will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record. The Tigers go into the outing with a 2-1 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Joliet Central (Joliet, IL).