Marlington Dukes (Alliance, OH) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH), 8-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Dukes confront the Salem Quakers (Salem, OH) in a Eastern Buckeye challenge, on Wednesday, September 27. Marlington will attempt to better on its 3-7 season record.

The Lions now have a 0-8 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ridgewood for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 23. Minerva will confront a Generals team coming off a 4-2 non-league loss to West Muskingum (Zanesville, OH). The Generals record now stands at 5-4.