Big Rapids Cardinals (Big Rapids, MI) followers went home happy Monday as they saw their soccer squad prevail over the visiting Tri County Area Vikings (Howard City, MI), 5-1 in a non-league battle.

The Cardinals (10-7) will now prepare for their battle against Kent City (Kent City, MI). The Eagles enter the non-league battle with a 12-3 record. In their last battle, Kent City tipped Grant (Grant, MI), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Grant Tigers (Grant, MI) in a non-league battle, on Wednesday, October 2. Tri County Area will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record. The Tigers enter the battle with a 4-8 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Kent City (Kent City, MI).