Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Decatur Eisenhower Panthers (Decatur, IL), 8-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Braves confront the Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) in a Apollo challenge, on Thursday, September 7. Mt. Zion will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Flaming Hearts enter the challenge with a 6-0 record after their 6-0 non-league win over Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL).

The Panthers now possess a 2-4 record. They take the field next when they host Meridian/Sangamon Valley for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 7. Decatur Eisenhower will confront a Hawks team coming off a 4-0 non-league loss to Monticello (Monticello, IL). The Hawks record now stands at 0-5.