The Johnston Panthers edged the visiting Cranston East Thunderbolts soccer team by a tally of 2-1 in Wednesday's league game.

Next, the Panthers face the Ponaganset Chieftains (North Scituate, RI) in a Division 3 game, on Thursday, September 12. Johnston will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record. The Chieftains enter the game with a 0-1 record after their 8-0 non-league loss to North Smithfield (North Smithfield, RI).

The Thunderbolts (2-2) will now prepare for their game against East Greenwich (East Greenwich, RI). The Avengers enter the Division 2 game with a 2-0 record. In their last game, East Greenwich held off Chariho (Wood River Junction, RI), 1-0, in a league game.