John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Faribault Falcons (Faribault, MN), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Rockets face the Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN) in a Class AA Section 1 challenge, on Thursday, September 28. John Marshall will attempt to better on its 5-6 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 3-7 record after their 1-1 league Century (Rochester, MN).

The Falcons now have a 1-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Albert Lea for a Class A Section 2 challenge on Thursday, September 28. Faribault will face a Tigers team coming off a 5-0 non-league loss to Owatonna (Owatonna, MN). The Tigers record now stands at 3-7.