In Saturday's non-league contest, the Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN) soccer team edged the visiting Kankakee Valley Kougars (Wheatfield, IN), by a count of 1-0.

Next, the Pirates battle the Chesterton Trojans (Chesterton, IN) in a Duneland contest, on Wednesday, September 10. Merrillville will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Trojans enter the contest with a 5-2 record after their 5-0 non-league win over Munster (Munster, IN).

The Kougars (3-5) will now prepare for their contest against Lowell (Lowell, IN). The Red Devils enter the Northwest Crossroads challenge with a 5-1 record. In their last challenge, Lowell nudged Kouts (Kouts, IN), 11-0, in a non-league challenge.