The Melrose Red Raiders (Melrose, MA) soccer nipped the host Watertown Red Raiders (Watertown, MA), 3-2 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Melrose moves its record to 5-1 on the year. The Red Raiders host Wakefield Memorial (Wakefield, MA) to battle the Warriors in a Middlesex bout on Tuesday, September 20. The Warriors enter the bout with a record of 4-1. Wakefield Memorial won 4-1 in their recent league bout against Wilmington (Wilmington, MA)

In their next game, the Red Raiders battle the Belmont Marauders (Belmont, MA) in a Middlesex bout, on Saturday, September 17. Watertown will attempt to move on its 3-3 season record. The Marauders enter the bout with a 3-2 record after their 2-0 league loss to Melrose (Melrose, MA).