Athens/Greenview/PORTA/Illini Central Warriors (Athens, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team beat the visiting Lutheran/Calvary Crusaders (Springfield, IL), 5-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Athens/Greenview/PORTA/Illini Central moves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Lincolnwood/Morrisonville/Nokomis (Raymond, IL) to meet the Lancers in a non-league test on Saturday, August 31. The Lancers come into the test with a record of 1-0. Lincolnwood/Morrisonville/Nokomis won 7-1 in their recent non-league test against Taylorville (Taylorville, IL)

The Crusaders now sport a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Staunton for a non-league test on Saturday, August 31. Lutheran/Calvary will meet a Bulldogs team coming off a 4-0 non-league win over Metro-East Lutheran (Edwardsville, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 1-0.