In Thursday's league battle, the host Vernon Hills Cougars soccer squad scored a close 3-1 triumph over the Maine West Warriors.

The Cougars (6-3) will now prepare for their battle against Grayslake North (Grayslake, IL). The Knights come into the non-league battle with a 6-5 record. In their last battle, Grayslake North Grant Community (Fox Lake, IL), 2-2, in a league battle.

The Warriors (0-10) will now prepare for their battle against Glenbrook North (Northbrook, IL). The Spartans come into the non-league battle with a 11-1 record. In their last battle, Glenbrook North nudged Glenbrook South (Glenview, IL), 3-2, in a league battle.