In Monday's non-league battle, the host Marquette Catholic Explorers soccer squad scored a close 5-0 triumph over the Roxana Shells.

The Explorers (4-4) will now prepare for their battle against Maryville Christian (Maryville, IL). The Lions come into the Gateway Metro battle with a 1-3 record. In their last battle, Maryville Christian nudged Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL), 2-1, in a league battle.

The Shells (5-3) will now prepare for their battle against Columbia (Columbia, IL). The Eagles come into the Cahokia - Mississippi battle with a 8-0 record. In their last battle, Columbia nudged Breese Central (Breese, IL), 9-0, in a league battle.