Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Bishop Guertin Cardinals (Nashua, NH), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Blackbirds face the Hanover Bears (Hanover, NH) in a Division I challenge, on Tuesday, September 5. Keene will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Bears enter the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 4-1 league loss to Bedford (Bedford, NH).

The Cardinals now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Nashua South for a Division I challenge on Wednesday, September 6. Bishop Guertin will face a Purple Panthers team coming off a 5-0 league win over Alvirne (Hudson, NH). The Purple Panthers record now stands at 4-1.