Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Gillespie Miners (Gillespie, IL), 9-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Purple Panthers confront the Staunton Bulldogs (Staunton, IL) in a South Central challenge, on Monday, April 29. Litchfield will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 2-1 league loss to Greenville (Greenville, IL).

The Miners now possess a 3-11 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hillsboro for a South Central challenge on Monday, April 29. Gillespie will confront a Hiltoppers team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Jacksonville (Jacksonville, IL). The Hiltoppers record now stands at 8-6.