Fans at Saturday's non-league battle between the Central Raiders (Norwood-Young America, MN) and the host Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN), saw Central's soccer team hold off Loyola by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Raiders battle the Southwest Christian Stars (Chaska, MN) in a non-league contest, on Monday, September 23. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Stars enter the contest with a 9-0 record after their 4-0 non-league win over Waconia (Waconia, MN).

The Crusaders (2-7) will now prepare for their contest against Cannon Falls (Cannon Falls, MN). The Bombers enter the non-league contest with a 1-4 record. In their last contest, Cannon Falls held off Tri-City United [Montgomery-Lonsdale/Le Center] (Montgomery, MN), 7-1, in a non-league contest.