Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Alliance Aviators (Alliance, OH) and the host McKinley Bulldogs (Canton, OH), saw Alliance's soccer squad knock off McKinley by a count of 3-1.

The Aviators (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against Northwest (Canal Fulton, OH). The Indians enter the non-league battle with a 4-2 record. In their last battle, Northwest tipped Coventry (Akron, OH), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Bulldogs battle the West Holmes Knights (Millersburg, OH) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, September 12. McKinley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record.