Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Poplar Bluff Mules (Poplar Bluff, MO), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats confront the Anna-Jonesboro/Cobden Wildcats (Anna, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 25. Marion will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 4-1 non-league loss to Carbondale (Carbondale, IL).

The Mules now possess a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host St. Pius X for a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 23. Poplar Bluff will confront a Lancers team coming off a 4-0 non-league win over Bishop DuBourg (St. Louis, MO). The Lancers record now stands at 1-0.