Elgin Maroons (Elgin, IL) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Elgin advances its record to 8-0 on the campaign. The Maroons travel to McHenry (McHenry, IL) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league test on Saturday, April 12. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 1-2. McHenry lost 7-0 in their recent non-league test against Grayslake North (Grayslake, IL)

The Whip-Purs now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they host Sycamore for a non-league test on Saturday, April 12. Hampshire will clash with a Spartans team coming off a 9-0 league win over LaSalle-Peru (LaSalle, IL). The Spartans record now stands at 5-0.