The Staunton Bulldogs (Staunton, IL) soccer overwhelmed the host Metro-East Lutheran Knights (Edwardsville, IL), 5-1 in Thursday's non-league contest.

Next, the Bulldogs battle the Riverton Hawks (Riverton, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, August 30. Staunton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Hawks enter the contest with a 0-1 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL).

The Knights (0-2) will now prepare for their match against Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL). The Crusaders come into the Gateway Metro match with a 2-1 record.