Midlothian Panthers (Midlothian, TX) fans were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Joshua Owls (Joshua, TX), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Burleson Elks (Burleson, TX) in a 5A Region 1 District 8 challenge, on Monday, March 11. Midlothian will attempt to better on its 16-2 season record. The Elks enter the challenge with a 5-16 record after their 3-1 league loss to Joshua (Joshua, TX).

The Owls now have a 5-10 record. They take the field next when they travel to Burleson for a 5A Region 1 District 8 challenge on Friday, March 8. Joshua will confront a Elks team coming off a 5-2 league loss to Cleburne (Cleburne, TX). The Elks record now stands at 5-15.