Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Richwoods Knights (Peoria, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Redbirds confront the Morton Potters (Morton, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Tuesday, September 6. Metamora will attempt to better on its 2-4 season record. The Potters enter the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 1-1 non-league West Aurora (Aurora, IL).

The Knights now have a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bloomington for a Big Twelve challenge on Tuesday, September 6. Richwoods will confront a Purple Raiders team coming off a 5-1 league loss to Centennial (Champaign, IL). The Purple Raiders record now stands at 1-7.