Denison-Schleswig Monarchs (Denison, IA) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Ar-We-Va Rockets (Westside, IA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Monarchs face the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs (Dallas Center, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, May 21. Denison-Schleswig will attempt to better on its 16-11 season record. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a 16-5 record after their 4-0 non-league win over Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines, IA).

The Rockets now have a 2-16 record.