Carl Junction Bulldogs (Carl Junction, MO) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host McDonald County Mustangs (Anderson, MO), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs face the Nixa Eagles (Nixa, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 12. Carl Junction will attempt to better on its 2-4 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Rock Bridge (Columbia, MO).

The Mustangs now have a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Monett for a Big 8 bout on Tuesday, September 12.