Kearney Bulldogs (Kearney, MO) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs face the Belton Pirates (Belton, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, March 26. Kearney will attempt to better on its 1-2 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Oak Park (Kansas City, MO).

The Pirates now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Smithville for a Class 3 District 8 challenge on Wednesday, March 27. Platte County will face a Warriors team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Liberty North (Liberty, MO). The Warriors record now stands at 0-2.