The New Hartford Spartans soccer team (New Hartford, NY), was nipped 2-1 in Thursday's non-league outing with the host Rome Free Academy Black Knights (Rome, NY)

With the win, Rome Free Academy advances its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Black Knights travel to Marcellus (Marcellus, NY) to battle the Mustangs in a non-league outing on Saturday, September 30. The Mustangs go into the outing with a record of 2-3. Marcellus won 4-3 in their recent league outing against Cazenovia (Cazenovia, NY)

In their next game, the Spartans battle the Columbia Blue Devils (East Greenbush, NY) in a non-league outing, on Saturday, September 30. New Hartford will attempt to advance on its 6-2 season record. The Blue Devils go into the outing with a 9-0 record after their 4-0 league win over Colonie Central (Albany, NY).