Alleman Pioneers (Rock Island, IL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Kewanee Boilermakers (Kewanee, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pioneers confront the Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 10. Alleman will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Dukes & Duchesses enter the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 7-0 league loss to Genoa-Kingston (Genoa, IL).

The Boilermakers now possess a 2-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sterling for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 10. Kewanee will confront a Golden Warriors team coming off a 5-2 non-league loss to Guilford (Rockford, IL). The Golden Warriors record now stands at 4-6.