DeKalb Barbs (DeKalb, IL) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Larkin Royals (Elgin, IL), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Barbs face the Crystal Lake Central Tigers (Crystal Lake, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, August 30. DeKalb will attempt to better on its 3-0 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 2-2 non-league Rockford East (Rockford, IL).

The Royals now have a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fremd for a non-league challenge on Monday, August 29. Larkin will face a Vikings team coming off a 2-2 non-league Streamwood (Streamwood, IL). The Vikings record now stands at 0-0.