Maryville Christian Lions (Maryville, IL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host East Alton-Wood River Oilers (Wood River, IL), 4-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Lebanon Greyhounds (Lebanon, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 27. Maryville Christian will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record.

The Oilers now possess a 2-8 record. They play next when they travel to Staunton for a non-league match on Saturday, September 17. East Alton-Wood River will encounter a Bulldogs squad coming off a 5-1 non-league loss to Lutheran (Springfield, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 4-6.