Franklin Monroe Jets (Pitsburg, OH) fans were in high spirits Thursday as they observed their soccer squad nudge the host Emmanuel Christian Academy Lions (Springfield, OH), 1-0 in a non-league game.

Next, the Jets clash with the Newton Local Indians (Pleasant Hill, OH) in a Western Ohio Athletic game, on Thursday, September 4. Franklin Monroe will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record. The Indians come into the game with a 0-4 record after their 1-0 league loss to Preble Shawnee (Camden, OH).

The Lions (1-3) will now prepare for their game against Legacy Christian Academy (Xenia, OH). The Knights come into the Metro Buckeye game with a 3-1 record. In their last game, Legacy Christian Academy edged Wayne (Huber Heights, OH), 3-1, in a non-league game.