Chillicothe Hornets (Chillicothe, MO) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting La Monte Vikings (La Monte, MO), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Hornets confront the Kirksville Tigers (Kirksville, MO) in a Class 2 District 8 challenge, on Monday, May 6. Chillicothe will attempt to better on its 8-12 season record.

The Vikings now have a 3-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Boonville for a non-league challenge on Friday, May 3. La Monte will confront a Pirates team coming off a 9-0 league loss to Marshall (Marshall, MO). The Pirates record now stands at 9-10.