Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Standish-Sterling Panthers (Standish, MI) and the host Clare Pioneers (Clare, MI), saw Standish-Sterling's soccer squad hold off Clare by a count of 1-0.

The Panthers (5-3) will now prepare for their battle against Pinconning (Pinconning, MI). The Spartans enter the Northeast Michigan battle with a 2-8 record. In their last battle, Pinconning was edged by Ogemaw Heights (West Branch, MI), 7-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Pioneers battle the Bullock Creek Lancers (Midland, MI) in a non-league battle, on Wednesday, September 18. Clare will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Lancers enter the battle with a 3-3 record after their 1-1 non-league Standish-Sterling (Standish, MI).