Smiths Station Panthers (Smiths, AL) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Oxford Yellow Jackets (Oxford, AL), 5-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Central Red Devils (Phenix City, AL) in a 7A Area 4 challenge, on Tuesday, April 16. Smiths Station will attempt to better on its 11-5 season record. The Red Devils enter the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 4-3 league win over Opelika (Opelika, AL).

The Yellow Jackets now have a 8-8 record. They take the field next when they host Gadsden City for a 6A Area 13 test on Thursday, April 18.