Marbury Bulldogs (Marbury, AL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Elmore County Panthers (Eclectic, AL), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Pike Road Patriots (Pike Road, AL) in a 4A-5A Area 5 challenge, on Friday, April 8. Marbury will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Patriots enter the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 3-0 league win over Holtville (Deatsville, AL).

The Panthers now possess a 1-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Holtville for a 4A-5A Area 5 challenge on Tuesday, April 12.