Mercy Monarchs (Omaha, NE) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Omaha Central Eagles (Omaha, NE), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Monarchs face the Gross Catholic Cougars (Omaha, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, March 23. Mercy will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Ralston (Ralston, NE).

The Eagles now have a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bryan for a non-league challenge on Friday, March 24. Omaha Central will face a Bears team coming off a 4-0 non-league win over Omaha Northwest (Omaha, NE). The Bears record now stands at 1-0.