Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Proviso East Pirates (Maywood, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Warriors face the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) in a Central Suburban - North challenge, on Saturday, October 1. Maine West will attempt to better on its 4-8 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Lane Tech (Chicago, IL).

The Pirates now have a 3-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Leyden for a West Suburban - Gold challenge on Tuesday, October 4. Proviso East will face a Eagles team coming off a 5-0 non-league win over Ridgewood (Norridge, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 8-4.