In Thursday's non-league battle, the host St. Joseph-Ogden Spartans soccer squad scored a close 5-1 triumph over the Olympia Spartans.

The Spartans (6-2) will now prepare for their battle against Illinois Valley Central (Chillicothe, IL). The Grey Ghosts come into the Illini Prairie battle with a 2-9 record. In their last battle, Illinois Valley Central by Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL), 8-0, in a league battle.

The Spartans (7-4) will now prepare for their battle against Cornerstone Christian (Bloomington, IL). The Cyclones come into the non-league battle with a 2-7 record. In their last battle, Cornerstone Christian nudged Arthur-Okaw Christian (Arthur, IL), 3-1, in a league battle.