Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL) and the visiting Elk Grove Grenadiers (Elk Grove Village, IL), saw Palatine's soccer squad knock off Elk Grove by a count of 3-1.

The Pirates (6-4) will now prepare for their battle against New Trier (Winnetka, IL). The Trevians enter the non-league battle with a 5-2 record. In their last battle, New Trier by Glenbrook South (Glenview, IL), 1-0, in a league game.

The Grenadiers (7-2) will now prepare for their game against Hoffman Estates (Hoffman Estates, IL). The Hawks enter the non-league game with a 2-6 record. In their last game, Hoffman Estates by Bartlett (Bartlett, IL), 2-1, in a non-league game.