Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Taft Eagles (Chicago, IL) and the visiting Niles North Vikings (Skokie, IL), saw Taft's soccer squad hold off Niles North by a count of 2-1.

The Eagles (2-6) will now prepare for their battle against Juarez (Chicago, IL). The Eagles enter the Chicago Public Premier Northwest battle with a 3-5 record. In their last battle, Juarez was edged by Victoria Soto (Chicago, IL), 3-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Highland Park Giants (Highland Park, IL) in a Central Suburban - North battle, on Tuesday, September 17. Niles North will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Giants enter the battle with a 2-5 record after their 5-1 non-league loss to Glenbrook North (Northbrook, IL).