Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Bristol Panthers (Bristolville, OH) and the visiting Badger Braves (Kinsman, OH), saw Bristol's soccer squad hold off Badger by a count of 3-2.

The Panthers (5-0) will now prepare for their battle against Mineral Ridge (Mineral Ridge, OH). The Rams enter the non-league battle with a 2-1 record. In their last battle, Mineral Ridge was edged by Crestview (Columbiana, OH), 3-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Braves battle the Girard Indians (Girard, OH) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, September 2. Badger will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Indians enter the battle with a 0-4 record after their 3-0 league loss to Lakeview (Cortland, OH).