Norton Panthers (Norton, OH) fans were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Springfield Spartans (Akron, OH), 5-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 15. Norton will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Royals enter the challenge with a 10-0 record after their 3-0 league win over Northwest (Canal Fulton, OH).

The Spartans now have a 4-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ravenna for a challenge on Tuesday, September 20. Springfield will confront a Ravens team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Roosevelt (Kent, OH). The Ravens record now stands at 3-3.