Abingdon/Avon Tornadoes (Abingdon, IL) supporters were pleased Saturday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Tolono Unity Rockets (Tolono, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tornadoes confront the East Peoria Raiders (East Peoria, IL) in a non-league outing, on Monday, September 18. Abingdon/Avon will attempt to advance on its 5-6 season record. The Raiders go into the outing with a 0-8 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL).

In their next game, the Rockets battle the Hoopeston Cornjerkers (Hoopeston, IL) in a non-league outing, on Monday, September 18. Tolono Unity will attempt to advance on its 3-3 season record. The Cornjerkers go into the outing with a 10-2 record after their 4-2 league loss to Watseka (Watseka, IL).