Shelby Tigers (Shelby, MI) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Hart Pirates (Hart, MI), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Tigers confront the Sparta Spartans (Sparta, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, May 8. Shelby will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 6-0 non-league loss to Calvin Christian (Grandville, MI).

The Pirates now possess a 9-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ludington for a Western Michigan challenge on Wednesday, May 8. Hart will confront a Orioles team coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Orchard View (Muskegon, MI). The Orioles record now stands at 5-7.