West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Maquoketa Cardinals (Maquoketa, IA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bears confront the Cascade Cougars (Cascade, IA) in a River Valley challenge, on Friday, April 12. West Branch will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 4-0 league loss to West Liberty (West Liberty, IA).

The Cardinals now possess a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Tipton for a River Valley challenge on Tuesday, April 9. Maquoketa will confront a Tigers team coming off a 1-0 league win over Beckman (Dyersville, IA). The Tigers record now stands at 1-2.