In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Lawrence Lions soccer squad scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Lawrence Free State Firebirds.

The Lions (1-10) will now prepare for their battle against Shawnee Mission East (Shawnee Mission, KS). The Lancers come into the non-league battle with a 10-2 record. In their last battle, Shawnee Mission East nudged Shawnee Mission South (Shawnee Mission, KS), 4-3, in a non-league battle.

The Firebirds (1-12) will now prepare for their battle against Shawnee Mission Northwest (Shawnee Mission, KS). The Cougars come into the non-league battle with a 7-5 record. In their last battle, Shawnee Mission Northwest nudged Shawnee Mission West (Shawnee Mission, KS), 5-2, in a non-league battle.