The Holy Cross Crusaders soccer team (Waterbury, CT), was overwhelmed 8-0 in Sunday's non-league match with the host Pomperaug Panthers (Southbury, CT)

With the triumph, Pomperaug moves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Nonnewaug (Woodbury, CT) to meet the Chiefs in a non-league match on Thursday, August 28. The Chiefs come into the match with a record of 0-0.

The Crusaders now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Shelton for a non-league battle on Saturday, August 30. Holy Cross will confront a Gaels squad coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Trumbull (Trumbull, CT). The Gaels record now stands at 1-0.