Independence Blue Devils (Independence, OH) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Open Door Christian Patriots (Elyria, OH), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Blue Devils confront the Lutheran West Longhorns (Rocky River, OH) in a Chagrin Valley - Metro challenge, on Tuesday, September 6. Independence will attempt to better on its 4-1 season record. The Longhorns enter the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Lake Ridge Academy (North Ridgeville, OH).

The Patriots now have a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Lake Ridge Academy for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 6.