Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Nordonia Knights (Macedonia, OH) and the visiting Springfield Spartans (Akron, OH), saw Nordonia's soccer squad hold off Springfield by a count of 1-0.

The Knights (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against South (Willoughby, OH). The Rebels enter the non-league battle with a 1-1 record. In their last battle, South was edged by Madison (Madison, OH), 2-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Spartans battle the Manchester Panthers (Akron, OH) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, August 23. Springfield will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Panthers come into the match with a 1-0 record after their 1-0 league win over Triway (Wooster, OH).