Litchfield Purple Panthers (Litchfield, IL) fans were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host North Mac Panthers (Virden, IL), 7-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Purple Panthers confront the Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 9. Litchfield will attempt to better on its 5-2 season record. The Crusaders enter the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 5-2 non-league win over Riverton (Riverton, IL).

The Panthers now have a 1-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Athens/Greenview/PORTA/Illini Central for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 9. North Mac will confront a Warriors team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Illini Bluffs (Glasford, IL). The Warriors record now stands at 1-6.