Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Hillcrest Academy Ravens (Kalona, IA), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Fairfield Trojans (Fairfield, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, April 29. Pekin will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record.

The Ravens now have a 9-2 record. They take the field next when they host Mediapolis for a SE IA Super challenge on Tuesday, April 30. Hillcrest Academy will confront a Bulldogs team coming off a 2-1 league loss to Notre Dame (Burlington, IA). The Bulldogs record now stands at 10-5.