Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the John Marshall Rockets (Rochester, MN) and the host Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN), witnessed John Marshall's soccer team get by Mankato East by a final score of 1-0.

With the triumph, John Marshall moves its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Mayo (Rochester, MN) to meet the Spartans in a Class AA Section 1 match on Tuesday, September 9. The Spartans come into the match with a record of 2-1. Mayo won 5-0 in their recent non-league match against Mankato West (Mankato, MN)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Simley Spartans (Inver Grove Heights, MN) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, September 6. Mankato East will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Spartans enter the battle with a 5-0 record after their 4-1 non-league win over North (North St. Paul, MN).