In Thursday's non-league contest, the Holyoke Purple Knights (Holyoke, MA) soccer team edged the visiting Southwick Regional Rams (Southwick, MA), by a count of 3-2.

Next, the Purple Knights battle the Pathfinder RVT Pioneers (Palmer, MA) in a non-league contest, on Monday, September 8. Holyoke will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record. The Pioneers enter the contest with a 1-1 record after their 5-4 non-league loss to Smith Vo-Tech (Northampton, MA).

The Rams (0-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Commerce (Springfield, MA). The Red Raiders go into the non-league challenge with a 2-0 record.