Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting De Soto Wildcats (De Soto, KS), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Firebirds confront the Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds (Tecumseh, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 1. Lawrence Free State will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Thunderbirds enter the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Washburn Rural (Topeka, KS).

The Wildcats now possess a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Christ Prep Academy for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 1. De Soto will confront a Patriots team coming off a 9-2 league win over Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (Overland Park, KS). The Patriots record now stands at 4-0.