Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Open Door Christian Patriots (Elyria, OH) and the visiting Crestview Cougars (Ashland, OH), saw Open Door Christian's soccer squad prevail over Crestview by a count of 5-1.

The Patriots (7-3) will now prepare for their battle against Mansfield Christian (Mansfield, OH). The Flames enter the non-league battle with a 6-5 record. In their last battle, Mansfield Christian tipped Mansfield Senior (Mansfield, OH), 3-2, in a non-league match.

The Cougars now sport a 4-8 record. They take the field next when they host Pleasant for a non-league match on Monday, September 29. Crestview will meet a Spartans team coming off a 5-1 non-league win over Loudonville (Loudonville, OH). The Spartans record now stands at 6-4.