Jackson Christian Royals (Jackson, MI) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Stockbridge Panthers (Stockbridge, MI), 9-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Royals face the Hanover-Horton Comets (Horton, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 20. Jackson Christian will attempt to better on its 1-4 season record. The Comets enter the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 8-0 league loss to Grass Lake (Grass Lake, MI).

The Panthers now have a 0-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fowlerville for a non-league challenge on Monday, April 22. Stockbridge will face a Gladiators team coming off a 5-1 non-league win over Ionia (Ionia, MI). The Gladiators record now stands at 2-4.