Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN) boosters exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the host Manchester Squires (North Manchester, IN), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Merrillville moves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host Andrean (Merrillville, IN) to clash with the Fighting 59ers in a non-league test on Monday, August 25. The Fighting 59ers come into the test with a record of 1-0. Andrean won 3-0 in their recent league test against Highland (Highland, IN)

The Squires now sport a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bremen for a non-league outing on Saturday, August 23. Manchester will play a Lions squad coming off a 1-1 non-league Plymouth (Plymouth, IN). The Lions record now stands at 0-1.