The Penobscot Valley Howlers soccer team (Howland, ME), was nipped 3-2 in Thursday's league outing with the visiting Bangor Christian Patriots (Bangor, ME)

With the win, Bangor Christian advances its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Patriots host Machias (Machias, ME) to play the Bulldogs in a Class D - North outing on Saturday, September 23. The Bulldogs go into the outing with a record of 1-5. Machias lost 2-1 in their recent league outing against Penquis Valley (Milo, ME)

In their next game, the Howlers play the Piscataquis Pirates (Guilford, ME) in a Class D - North outing, on Saturday, September 23. Penobscot Valley will attempt to advance on its 3-1 season record. The Pirates go into the outing with a 2-2 record after their 3-3 non-league Mattanawcook (Lincoln, ME).