The Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL) soccer nipped the visiting Thornton Fractional North/Thornton Fractional South Meteors (Calumet City, IL), 2-1 in Tuesday's league bout.

With the victory, Shepard moves its record to 1-8 on the year. The Astros host Tinley Park (Tinley Park, IL) to confront the Titans in a South Suburban bout on Thursday, April 18. The Titans enter the bout with a record of 8-1. Tinley Park won 4-3 in their recent league bout against Argo (Summit, IL)

In their next game, the Meteors confront the Richards Bulldogs (Oak Lawn, IL) in a South Suburban bout, on Thursday, April 18. Thornton Fractional North/Thornton Fractional South will attempt to move on its 0-7 season record. The Bulldogs enter the bout with a 2-5 record after their 7-0 league loss to Lemont (Lemont, IL).