Decatur Eisenhower Panthers (Decatur, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Springfield Southeast Spartans (Springfield, IL), 2-1 in a league outing.

The Panthers (1-0) will now prepare for their outing against Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth (Warrensburg, IL). The Cardinals enter the non-league outing with a 0-1 record. In their last outing, Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth was edged by Monticello (Monticello, IL), 2-0, in a non-league outing.

Next up, the Spartans confront the Quincy Blue Devils (Quincy, IL) in a non-league outing, on Thursday, August 28. Springfield Southeast will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.