The Minerva Lions soccer team (Minerva, OH), was overwhelmed 9-2 in Saturday's non-league match with the host Sandy Valley Cardinals (Magnolia, OH)

With the triumph, Sandy Valley moves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Tuscarawas Valley (Zoarville, OH) to meet the Trojans in a Inter Valley South match on Tuesday, September 23. The Trojans come into the match with a record of 2-4.

Next up, the Lions battle the Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) in a Northeastern Buckeye battle, on Tuesday, September 16. Minerva will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Dukes enter the battle with a 5-1 record after their 0-0 non-league Louisville (Louisville, OH).