Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Grant Tigers (Grant, MI) and the visiting Tri County Area Vikings (Howard City, MI), saw Grant's soccer squad hold off Tri County Area by a count of 2-1.

The Tigers (9-4) will now prepare for their battle against Big Rapids (Big Rapids, MI). The Cardinals enter the Central State battle with a 7-10 record. In their last battle, Big Rapids nipped Kent City (Kent City, MI), 2-0, in a league match.

The Vikings now sport a 8-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Kent City for a non-league match on Wednesday, October 1. Tri County Area will meet a Eagles team coming off a 2-0 league loss to Big Rapids (Big Rapids, MI). The Eagles record now stands at 10-5.