In Monday's non-league battle, the host Mt. Carmel Golden Aces soccer squad scored a close 1-0 win over the Salem Wildcats.

The Golden Aces (3-3) will now prepare for their battle against Richland County (Olney, IL). The Tigers go into the Little Illini battle with a 4-2 record. In their last battle, Richland County nipped Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL), 4-0, in a non-league battle.

The Wildcats (2-8) will now prepare for their battle against Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL). The Knights go into the non-league battle with a 5-9 record. In their last battle, Metro-East Lutheran was nudged by Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL), 7-0, in a league battle.