Clinton Gaels (Clinton, MA) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Gaels face the Narragansett Regional Warriors (Baldwinville, MA) in a Midland-Wachusett C challenge, on Thursday, September 15. Clinton will attempt to better on its 1-3 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 3-1 non-league win over West Boylston (West Boylston, MA).

The Panthers now have a 1-3 record. They take the field next when they host Gardner for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 15. Ayer Shirley will face a Wildcats team coming off a 1-1 non-league Tahanto Regional (Boylston, MA). The Wildcats record now stands at 2-0.