Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Manchester Memorial Crusaders (Manchester, NH), 2-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Keene moves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Blackbirds travel to Merrimack (Merrimack, NH) to meet the Tomahawks in a Division I test on Tuesday, September 3. The Tomahawks come into the test with a record of 1-0. Merrimack won 2-1 in their recent league test against Salem (Salem, NH)

The Crusaders now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Dover for a Division I test on Tuesday, September 3. Manchester Memorial will meet a Green Wave team coming off a 2-2 league Alvirne (Hudson, NH). The Green Wave record now stands at 0-0.