In Thursday's league battle, the host Mascoutah Indians soccer squad scored a close 3-0 triumph over the Highland Bulldogs.

The Indians (10-4) will now prepare for their battle against Belleville East (Belleville, IL). The Lancers come into the non-league battle with a 8-5 record. In their last battle, Belleville East by Granite City (Granite City, IL), 4-0, in a non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (8-8) will now prepare for their battle against Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL). The Knights come into the non-league battle with a 1-15 record. In their last battle, Metro-East Lutheran by Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL), 7-0, in a league battle.