Schalmont Sabres (Schenectady, NY) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Broadalbin-Perth Patriots (Broadalbin, NY), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Sabres face the Voorheesville Blackbirds (Voorheesville, NY) in a Colonial Council challenge, on Tuesday, September 19. Schalmont will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Blackbirds enter the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 11-0 league win over Academy of the Holy Names (Albany, NY).

The Patriots now have a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Saratoga Springs for a non-league challenge on Monday, September 18. Broadalbin-Perth will face a Blue Streaks team coming off a 2-2 league Shenendehowa (Clifton Park, NY). The Blue Streaks record now stands at 2-2.