Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Lincoln Cougars (Shinnston, WV) and the visiting Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Clarksburg, WV), saw Lincoln's soccer squad hold off Notre Dame by a count of 3-2.

The Cougars (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against John Marshall (Glen Dale, WV). The Monarchs enter the non-league battle with a 0-3 record. In their last battle, John Marshall was edged by Morgantown (Morgantown, WV), 10-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Fighting Irish battle the Parkersburg Catholic Crusaders (Parkersburg, WV) in a non-league battle, on Friday, September 6. Notre Dame will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record.