In Thursday's league battle, the host Jefferson J-Hawks soccer squad scored a close 8-1 triumph over the Belvidere Bucs.

The J-Hawks (2-6) will now prepare for their battle against Belvidere North (Belvidere, IL). The Blue Thunder come into the Northern Illinois NIC-10 battle with a 10-3 record. In their last battle, Belvidere North nudged Rockford Auburn (Rockford, IL), 11-0, in a league battle.

The Bucs (0-8) will now prepare for their battle against Guilford (Rockford, IL). The Vikings come into the Northern Illinois NIC-10 battle with a 4-6 record. In their last battle, Guilford was overwhelmed by Freeport (Freeport, IL), 2-1, in a league battle.