Rootstown Rovers (Rootstown, OH) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Aquinas Knights (Louisville, OH), 4-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Rovers confront the Andrews Osborne Academy Phoenix (Willoughby, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 16. Rootstown will attempt to better on its 4-4 season record. The Phoenix enter the challenge with a 5-0 record after their 5-1 non-league win over Central Christian (Kidron, OH).

The Knights now have a 0-4 record. They take the field next when they host Canton Central Catholic for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 19. Aquinas will confront a Crusaders team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Springfield (Akron, OH). The Crusaders record now stands at 2-6.