Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team triumph over the host Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL), 6-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Sterling moves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Golden Warriors host Guilford (Rockford, IL) to clash with the Vikings in a non-league test on Thursday, September 12. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 1-0. Guilford won 1-0 in their recent non-league test against Hampshire (Hampshire, IL)

The Pirates now sport a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they host Roanoke-Benson for a non-league test on Tuesday, September 10.