Father Ryan Fightin' Irish (Nashville, TN) fans were thrilled Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Oakland Patriots (Murfreesboro, TN), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Fightin' Irish face the Ensworth Tigers (Nashville, TN) in a D II-AA Middle 6 challenge, on Wednesday, April 5. Father Ryan will attempt to better on its 5-5 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 2-1 league win over Christ Presbyterian Academy (Nashville, TN).

The Patriots now have a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Siegel for a 3A District 8 challenge on Thursday, April 6. Oakland will face a Stars team coming off a 2-0 non-league win over Independence (Thompson's Station, TN). The Stars record now stands at 6-4.