Washburn Rural Blues (Topeka, KS) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Emporia Spartans (Emporia, KS), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Blues face the Barrington Fillies/Broncos (Barrington, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 28. Washburn Rural will attempt to better on its 4-0 season record.

The Spartans now have a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Topeka for a Centennial game on Thursday, September 21. Emporia will clash with a Trojans squad coming off a 4-0 non-league win over Louisburg (Louisburg, KS). The Trojans record now stands at 2-2.