Appleton North Lightning (Appleton, WI) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Appleton East Patriots (Appleton, WI), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lightning confront the Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln Red Raiders (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, May 11. Appleton North will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Red Raiders enter the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 3-0 league loss to Wausau West (Wausau, WI).

The Patriots now possess a 10-2 record. They take the field next when they host Neenah for a Fox Valley Association challenge on Tuesday, May 14. Appleton East will confront a Rockets team coming off a 1-1 league Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac, WI). The Rockets record now stands at 3-5.