Odessa Bulldogs (Odessa, MO) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Lafayette Fighting Irish (St. Joseph, MO), 9-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Excelsior Springs Tigers (Excelsior Springs, MO) in a Class 2 District 6 challenge, on Saturday, April 6. Odessa will attempt to better on its 5-4 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 8-0 non-league win over Grandview (Grandview, MO).

The Fighting Irish now have a 0-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cameron for a Class 2 District 8 challenge on Monday, April 8.