Newtown Nighthawks (Newtown, CT) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Joel Barlow Falcons (Redding, CT), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Nighthawks confront the Bunnell Bulldogs (Stratford, CT) in a Southwest - Colonial challenge, on Thursday, September 14. Newtown will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 1-0 league win over Pomperaug (Southbury, CT).

The Falcons now possess a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host New Fairfield for a Southwest - Patriot challenge on Thursday, September 14. Joel Barlow will confront a Rebels team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Masuk (Monroe, CT). The Rebels record now stands at 0-1.