Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS) fans were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds (Tecumseh, KS), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Firebirds confront the Olathe Northwest Ravens (Olathe, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 8. Lawrence Free State will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record. The Ravens enter the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 3-2 non-league win over Lee's Summit West (Lee's Summit, MO).

The Thunderbirds now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Turner for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 13. Shawnee Heights will confront a Golden Bears team coming off a 2-2 non-league Washington (Kansas City, KS). The Golden Bears record now stands at 1-1.