In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Open Door Christian Patriots soccer squad scored a close 1-0 triumph over the Independence Blue Devils.

The Patriots (8-2) will now prepare for their battle against Kirtland (Kirtland, OH). The Hornets come into the non-league battle with a 8-2 record. In their last battle, Kirtland nudged Cuyahoga Heights (Cleveland, OH), 9-0, in a non-league battle.

The Blue Devils (6-4) will now prepare for their battle against Beachwood (Beachwood, OH). The Bison come into the Chagrin Valley - Metro battle with a 11-1 record. In their last battle, Beachwood was nudged by Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown, OH), 2-0, in a non-league battle.