Staunton Bulldogs (Staunton, IL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host North Mac Panthers (Virden, IL), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Breese Central Cougars (Breese, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 24. Staunton will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 9-1 league win over East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL).

The Panthers now possess a 2-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mt. Pulaski for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 24. North Mac will confront a Hilltoppers team coming off a 9-0 non-league loss to Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth (Warrensburg, IL). The Hilltoppers record now stands at 0-8.