The Ellington Knights soccer team (Ellington, CT), was tipped 1-0 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Edwin O. Smith Panthers (Storrs, CT)

The Panthers (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Southington (Southington, CT). The Blue Knights enter the Central Connecticut - Central battle with a 1-1 record. In their last battle, Southington tipped Bristol Central (Bristol, CT), 3-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Knights battle the Rockville Rams (Vernon, CT) in a Central Connecticut - North battle, on Tuesday, September 9. Ellington will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record.