In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Salem Wildcats soccer squad scored a close 2-0 triumph over the Mt. Vernon Rams.

The Wildcats (1-5) will now prepare for their battle against Roxana (Roxana, IL). The Shells come into the Cahokia - Mississippi battle with a 4-2 record. In their last battle, Roxana nudged Gillespie (Gillespie, IL), 7-0, in a non-league battle.

The Rams (1-5) will now prepare for their battle against Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL). The Crusaders come into the South Seven battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, Althoff Catholic Alton (Alton, IL), 1-1, in a non-league battle.