Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Gardner Wildcats (Gardner, MA), 4-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Ayer Shirley moves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Lunenburg (Lunenburg, MA) to meet the Blue Knights in a non-league test on Saturday, September 6. The Blue Knights enter the outing with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Tahanto Regional Stags (Boylston, MA) in a non-league outing, on Friday, September 12. Gardner will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.