The Salem Wildcats smashed the host Breese Central Cougars soccer team by a tally of 7-1 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Wildcats face the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a Cahokia (Mississippi Division) game, on Saturday, September 14. Salem will attempt to advance on its 8-1 season record. The Midgets come into the game with a 4-3 record after their 8-0 league win over East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL).

The Cougars (2-5) will now prepare for their game against Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL). The Hawks come into the non-league game with a 1-6 record. In their last game, Gibault Catholic was overwhelmed by Freeburg (Freeburg, IL), 4-1, in a non-league game.