Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Simley Spartans (Inver Grove Heights, MN) and the visiting Century Panthers (Rochester, MN), saw Simley's soccer squad hold off Century by a score of 3-2.

The Spartans (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Apple Valley (Apple Valley, MN). The Eagles enter the non-league battle with a 0-0 record. In their last battle, Apple Valley Roosevelt (Minneapolis, MN), 3-3, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Panthers confront the Lakeville South Cougars (Lakeville, MN) in a Class AA Section 1 battle, on Saturday, August 24. Century will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 0-1 record after their 4-0 league loss to Mayo (Rochester, MN).