Simon Kenton Pioneers (Independence, KY) backers exited the stadium pleased Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Newport Central Catholic Thoroughbreds (Newport, KY), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Simon Kenton improves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Pioneers host Cooper (Union, KY) to play the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Thursday, August 14. The Jaguars go into the bout with a record of 1-1. Cooper lost 4-1 in their recent non-league bout against Bishop Brossart (Alexandria, KY)

With the loss, Newport Central Catholic moves to 0-1 on the year. The Thoroughbreds travel to Boone County (Florence, KY) to clash with the Rebels in a non-league game on Thursday, August 14. The Rebels come into the game with a record of 0-0.