The Marlington Dukes soccer team (Alliance, OH), was overwhelmed 5-0 in Thursday's non-league outing with the host Boardman Spartans (Youngstown, OH)

With the win, Boardman advances its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Spartans host South (Willoughby, OH) to play the Rebels in a non-league outing on Saturday, August 19. The Rebels go into the outing with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Dukes play the Tallmadge Blue Devils (Tallmadge, OH) in a non-league outing, on Wednesday, August 23. Marlington will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record. The Blue Devils go into the outing with a 1-0 record after their 4-2 non-league win over Rootstown (Rootstown, OH).