Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Alma Panthers (Alma, MI) and the visiting Elk Rapids Elks (Elk Rapids, MI), saw Alma's soccer squad knock off Elk Rapids by a count of 2-0.

The Panthers (7-0) will now prepare for their battle against Valley Lutheran (Saginaw, MI). The Chargers enter the non-league battle with a 3-2 record. In their last battle, Valley Lutheran by Bay City Western (Auburn, MI), 5-3, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Elks confront the Harbor Springs Rams (Harbor Springs, MI) in a Lake Michigan battle, on Tuesday, September 3. Elk Rapids will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Rams enter the battle with a 2-3 record after their 3-0 league loss to Grayling (Grayling, MI).