In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Kalida Wildcats soccer squad scored a close 3-1 triumph over the Elida Bulldogs.

The Wildcats (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Celina (Celina, OH). The Bulldogs come into the non-league battle with a 12-1 record. In their last battle, Celina nudged Lincolnview (Van Wert, OH), 6-0, in a non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (7-4) will now prepare for their battle against Wapakoneta (Wapakoneta, OH). The Redskins come into the Western Buckeye battle with a 8-5 record. In their last battle, Wapakoneta by Kenton (Kenton, OH), 2-1, in a league battle.