The Lutheran Crusaders the host Southwestern Piasa Birds soccer team by a tally of 5-2 in Friday's non-league game.

Next, the Crusaders face the Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth Cardinals (Warrensburg, IL) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, September 10. Lutheran will attempt to advance on its 4-0 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 1-4 record after their 4-0 non-league loss to Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield, IL).

The Piasa Birds (4-2) will now prepare for their bout against Hillsboro (Hillsboro, IL). The Hiltoppers go into the South Central bout with a 4-2 record. In their last bout, Hillsboro nudged Beardstown (Beardstown, IL), 3-2, in a non-league bout.