Norton Panthers (Norton, OH) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Ellet Orangemen (Akron, OH), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 16. Norton will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Dukes enter the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 6-0 league loss to West Branch (Beloit, OH).

The Orangemen now possess a 0-5 record. They take the field next when they host Alliance for a non-league challenge on Monday, September 18. Ellet will confront a Aviators team coming off a 5-3 league win over Carrollton (Carrollton, OH). The Aviators record now stands at 6-2.