In Monday's non-league contest, the Utica Chieftains (Utica, MI) soccer team edged the visiting Dakota Cougars (Macomb, MI), by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Chieftains battle the Romeo Bulldogs (Romeo, MI) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, September 19. Utica will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 8-2 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Utica Eisenhower (Shelby Township, MI).

The Cougars (5-4) will now prepare for their contest against Chippewa Valley (Clinton Township, MI). The Big Reds enter the non-league contest with a 2-6 record. In their last contest, Chippewa Valley was nipped by Anchor Bay (Fair Haven, MI), 3-2, in a non-league contest.