In Monday's non-league battle, the host Richland County Tigers soccer squad scored a close 5-0 triumph over the Mt. Vernon Rams.

The Tigers (6-1) will now prepare for their battle against Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL). The Golden Aces come into the Little Illini battle with a 3-3 record. In their last battle, Mt. Carmel was overwhelmed by Anna-Jonesboro/Cobden (Anna, IL), 1-0, in a non-league battle.

The Rams (0-9) will now prepare for their battle against Salem (Salem, IL). The Wildcats come into the non-league battle with a 1-9 record. In their last battle, Salem was overwhelmed by Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL), 2-1, in a non-league battle.