Keene Blackbirds (Keene, NH) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Timberlane Owls (Plaistow, NH), 4-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Blackbirds confront the Merrimack Tomahawks (Merrimack, NH) in a Division I challenge, on Saturday, September 23. Keene will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record. The Tomahawks enter the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 3-2 league win over Bishop Guertin (Nashua, NH).

The Owls now possess a 0-7 record. They take the field next when they host Nashua South for a Division I challenge on Saturday, September 23. Timberlane will confront a Purple Panthers team coming off a 2-1 league win over Nashua North (Nashua, NH). The Purple Panthers record now stands at 7-2.