Knoxville Panthers (Knoxville, IA) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Chariton Chargers (Chariton, IA), 2-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers face the Pella Dutch (Pella, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 20. Knoxville will attempt to better on its 4-4 season record. The Dutch enter the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Ottumwa (Ottumwa, IA).

The Chargers now have a 5-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Albia for a South Central challenge on Thursday, April 25. Chariton will face a Blue Demons team coming off a 3-2 league win over Clarke (Osceola, IA). The Blue Demons record now stands at 4-2.