Hot Springs Bison (Hot Springs, SD) backers exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Groton Tigers (Groton, SD), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Hot Springs advances its record to 2-8 on the campaign. The Bison travel to Douglas/Rapid City Christian (Box Elder, SD) to clash with the Patriot Comets in a non-league test on Tuesday, September 24. The Patriot Comets come into the test with a record of 2-4. Douglas/Rapid City Christian lost 6-2 in their recent non-league test against Belle Fourche (Belle Fourche, SD)

The Tigers now have a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to James Valley Christian for a non-league test on Thursday, September 26. Groton will clash with a Vikings team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over West Central (Hartford, SD). The Vikings record now stands at 8-3.