In Friday's league battle, the host Maine East Blue Demons soccer squad scored a close 6-2 triumph over the Highland Park Giants.

The Blue Demons (5-8) will now prepare for their battle against Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL). The Cougars come into the Central Suburban - North battle with a 7-3 record. In their last battle, Vernon Hills nudged Grayslake North (Grayslake, IL), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

The Giants (2-7) will now prepare for their battle against Niles North (Skokie, IL). The Vikings come into the Central Suburban - North battle with a 12-2 record. In their last battle, Niles North nudged Jones (Chicago, IL), 4-2, in a non-league battle.