Branson Pirates (Branson, MO) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Willard Tigers (Willard, MO), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Pirates face the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 21. Branson will attempt to better on its 3-4 season record. The Hornets enter the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 9-0 league loss to Waynesville (Waynesville, MO).

The Tigers now have a 3-5 record. They take the field next when they host Logan-Rogersville for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 21. Willard will face a Wildcats team coming off a 8-0 league win over Marshfield (Marshfield, MO). The Wildcats record now stands at 8-0.