Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Ridgway Demons (Ridgway, CO) and the visiting Montezuma-Cortez Panthers (Cortez, CO), saw Ridgway's soccer squad hold off Montezuma-Cortez by a count of 2-1.

The Demons (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Gunnison (Gunnison, CO). The Cowboys enter the 2A Western Slope - South battle with a 0-1 record.

Next up, the Panthers battle the Eagle Valley Devils (Gypsum, CO) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, August 31. Montezuma-Cortez will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.