Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Maryville Christian Lions (Maryville, IL), 3-1 in a league test.

With the triumph, Marquette Catholic moves its record to 10-4 on the campaign. The Explorers travel to Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL) to meet the Griffins in a Gateway Metro test on Monday, September 29. The Griffins come into the test with a record of 8-3.

The Lions now sport a 6-5 record. They take the field next when they host Lincolnwood for a non-league test on Thursday, September 25.