Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Martinsville Artesians (Martinsville, IN) and the host Decatur Central Hawks (Indianapolis, IN), saw Martinsville's soccer squad hold off Decatur Central by a score of 2-1.

The Artesians (7-1) will now prepare for their battle against Terre Haute South Vigo (Terre Haute, IN). The Braves enter the non-league battle with a 0-8 record. In their last battle, Terre Haute South Vigo was edged by Bloomington South (Bloomington, IN), 10-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Hawks confront the Mooresville Pioneers (Mooresville, IN) in a Mid-State battle, on Thursday, September 19. Decatur Central will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record.