The Marion Giants smashed the host Blackford Bruins soccer team by a tally of 8-0 in Thursday's non-league game.

Next, the Giants face the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos (Lafayette, IN) in a North Central game, on Saturday, September 7. Marion will attempt to advance on its 3-0 season record. The Bronchos come into the game with a 2-1 record after their 1-1 non-league Logansport (Logansport, IN).

The Bruins (1-3) will now prepare for their game against Union City (Union City, IN). The Indians come into the non-league game with a 1-3 record. In their last game, Union City was overwhelmed by Wapahani (Selma, IN), 4-1, in a non-league game.