Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Hamilton Emerald Knights (Hamilton, NY) and the host Faith Heritage Saints (Syracuse, NY), saw Hamilton's soccer squad hold off Faith Heritage by a count of 1-0.

The Emerald Knights (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Fabius Pompey (Fabius, NY). The Falcons enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Fabius Pompey tipped Cincinnatus Central (Cincinnatus, NY), 6-0, in a non-league battle.

In their next game, the Saints meet the Little Falls Mounties (Little Falls, NY) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 4. Faith Heritage will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record.