Howland Tigers (Warren, OH) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Hoover Vikings (North Canton, OH), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers confront the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (Olmsted Falls, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, August 16. Howland will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record.

With the loss, Hoover drops to 0-1 on the season. The Vikings travel to Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, OH) to encounter the Falcons in a non-league test on Monday, August 14. The Falcons come into the test with a record of 1-0. Austintown-Fitch won 2-0 in their recent non-league test against Lakeview (Cortland, OH)