Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Golden Warriors confront the East Moline United Panthers (East Moline, IL) in a Western Big 6 challenge, on Tuesday, September 5. Sterling will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Washington (Washington, IL).

The Pirates now have a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they host Rochelle for a Interstate Eight challenge on Wednesday, September 6. Ottawa will confront a Hubs team coming off a 4-4 non-league Sterling (Sterling, IL). The Hubs record now stands at 2-4.