Kirtland Hornets (Kirtland, OH) backers exited the stadium pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Mentor Cardinals (Mentor, OH), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Kirtland advances its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Rootstown (Rootstown, OH) to play the Rovers in a non-league outing on Tuesday, September 9. The Rovers go into the outing with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Cardinals play the Madison Blue Streaks (Madison, OH) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, August 23. Mentor will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record.