Gardner Wildcats (Gardner, MA) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Fitchburg Red Raiders (Fitchburg, MA), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Gardner advances its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Ayer Shirley (Ayer, MA) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league test on Monday, September 23. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 3-2. Ayer Shirley won 4-3 in their recent non-league test against Clinton (Clinton, MA)

The Red Raiders now have a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lunenburg for a non-league test on Tuesday, September 24. Fitchburg will clash with a Blue Knights team coming off a 4-2 non-league loss to Groton-Dunstable (Groton, MA). The Blue Knights record now stands at 1-3.