In Thursday's league battle, the host Momence Momence Athletics soccer squad scored a close 9-4 triumph over the Grace Christian Academy Crusaders.

The Momence Athletics (8-3) will now prepare for their battle against Beecher (Beecher, IL). The Bobcats come into the River Valley battle with a 19-4 record. In their last battle, Beecher nudged Grant Park (Grant Park, IL), 7-0, in a league bout.

In their next game, the Crusaders battle the Grant Park Dragons (Grant Park, IL) in a River Valley bout, on Monday, October 2. Grace Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 0-12 season record. The Dragons enter the bout with a 6-13 record after their 7-0 league loss to Beecher (Beecher, IL).