Dayton Pirates (Dayton, OR) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Taft Tigers (Lincoln City, OR), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Pirates confront the Western Christian Pioneers (Salem, OR) in a 3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2 challenge, on Tuesday, September 26. Dayton will attempt to move on its 2-3 season record. The Pioneers enter the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 2-0 league win over Blanchet Catholic (Salem, OR).

The Tigers now possess a 3-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sheridan for a 3A/2A/1A-SD2 Special District 2 challenge on Tuesday, September 26. Taft will confront a Spartans team coming off a 4-0 league loss to Salem Academy (Salem, OR). The Spartans record now stands at 0-7.