Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Buffalo Bison (Buffalo, MN) and the visiting Bemidji Lumberjacks (Bemidji, MN), saw Buffalo's soccer squad hold off Bemidji by a count of 3-2.

The Bison (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Monticello (Monticello, MN). The Magic enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Monticello tipped Willmar (Willmar, MN), 2-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Lumberjacks battle the Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres (Sartell, MN) in a Class A Section 8 battle, on Saturday, August 24. Bemidji will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Sabres enter the battle with a 1-0 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Anoka (Anoka, MN).