Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Factoryville Christian (Athens, MI) and the host Marshall Academy Griffons (Marshall, MI), saw Factoryville Christian's soccer squad triumph over Marshall Academy by a count of 9-1.

The (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Battle Creek Academy (Battle Creek, MI). The Tigers enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Battle Creek Academy toppled Will Carleton Academy (Hillsdale, MI), 7-1, in a league match.

The Griffons now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Will Carleton Academy for a non-league match on Tuesday, September 9. Marshall Academy will battle a Cougars squad coming off a 6-0 non-league loss to Non Varsity Opponent (, ). The Cougars record now stands at 1-5.