The Lutheran Crusaders soccer team (Rockford, IL), was nipped 2-1 in Monday's league outing with the visiting Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL)

With the win, Dixon advances its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Dukes & Duchesses host Stillman Valley (Stillman Valley, IL) to play the Cardinals in a Big Northern outing on Thursday, September 21. The Cardinals go into the outing with a record of 7-5. Stillman Valley won 5-4 in their recent league outing against Winnebago (Winnebago, IL)

In their next game, the Crusaders play the Genoa-Kingston Cogs (Genoa, IL) in a Big Northern outing, on Thursday, September 21. Lutheran will attempt to advance on its 1-4 season record. The Cogs go into the outing with a 8-3 record after their 6-0 league win over Rockford Christian (Rockford, IL).