Willard Tigers (Willard, MO) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Branson Pirates (Branson, MO), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers confront the Lamar Tigers (Lamar, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, May 11. Willard will attempt to move on its 3-4 season record.

The Pirates now possess a 9-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Carl Junction for a Class 3 District 12 challenge on Thursday, May 12. Branson will confront a Bulldogs team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Nixa (Nixa, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 17-5.