Hannibal Pirates (Hannibal, MO) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Kirksville Tigers (Kirksville, MO), 8-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates confront the Helias Crusaders (Jefferson City, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, April 19. Hannibal will attempt to move on its 12-1 season record. The Crusaders enter the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Waynesville (Waynesville, MO).

The Tigers now possess a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they host Moberly for a Class 2 District 6 challenge on Thursday, April 18. Kirksville will confront a Spartans team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Southern Boone (Ashland, MO). The Spartans record now stands at 15-2.