The Howland Tigers (Warren, OH) soccer nipped the visiting Austintown-Fitch Falcons (Youngstown, OH), 2-1 in Thursday's league battle.

The Tigers (12-1) will now prepare for their battle against Canfield (Canfield, OH). The Cardinals enter the All-American battle with a 10-1 record. In their last battle, Canfield tipped Boardman (Youngstown, OH), 2-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Falcons battle the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, September 30. Austintown-Fitch will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Royals enter the battle with a 9-2 record after their 8-0 non-league win over Tallmadge (Tallmadge, OH).