Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Belchertown Orioles (Belchertown, MA) and the visiting Ludlow Lions (Ludlow, MA), saw Belchertown's soccer squad hold off Ludlow by a count of 1-0.

The Orioles (1-1) will now prepare for their battle against Amherst-Pelham Regional (Amherst, MA). The Hurricanes enter the non-league battle with a 0-2 record. In their last battle, Amherst-Pelham Regional was edged by West Springfield (West Springfield, MA), 1-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Lions confront the East Longmeadow Spartans (East Longmeadow, MA) in a non-league battle, on Wednesday, September 18. Ludlow will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Spartans enter the battle with a 1-3 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Pope Francis Prep (Springfield, MA).