The Melrose Red Raiders nipped the host Beverly Panthers soccer squad by a margin of 3-2 in Wednesday's non-league bout.

The Red Raiders now hold a 1-0 record. They play next when they host Newton North for a non-league bout on Friday, August 29.

With the loss, Beverly moves to 2-1 on the year. The Panthers host North Andover (North Andover, MA) to play the Scarlet Knights in a non-league bout on Wednesday, September 3. The Scarlet Knights go into the bout with a record of 0-1. North Andover lost 3-2 in their recent non-league game against Masconomet Regional (Boxford, MA)