Doherty Spartans (Colorado Springs, CO) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Mitchell Marauders (Colorado Springs, CO), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans confront the Air Academy Kadets (US Air Force Academy, CO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, August 22. Doherty will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record.

The Marauders now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Mesa Ridge for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, August 22. Mitchell will confront a Grizzlies team coming off a 8-0 non-league win over Sand Creek (Colorado Springs, CO). The Grizzlies record now stands at 1-0.