Johnston Panthers (Johnston, RI) boosters exited the stadium pleased Friday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the host Woonsocket Villa Novans (Woonsocket, RI), 3-1 in a non-league test.

With the victory, Johnston improves its record to 1-0 on the year. The Panthers host Davies Career & Tech (Lincoln, RI) to confront the Patriots in a non-league outing on Tuesday, September 2. The Patriots go into the outing with a record of 0-1. Davies Career & Tech lost 6-1 in their recent non-league test against Providence Country Day (East Providence, RI)

The Villa Novans now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Central Falls for a Division 4 test on Tuesday, September 2.