In Thursday's league battle, the host Alpena Wildcats soccer squad scored a close 2-0 win over the Traverse City Central Trojans.

The Wildcats (1-1) will now prepare for their battle against Petoskey (Petoskey, MI). The Northmen go into the Big North battle with a 2-1 record. In their last battle, Petoskey by Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI), 2-1, in a league battle.

The Trojans (0-4) will now prepare for their battle against Marquette (Marquette, MI). The Redmen go into the non-league battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Marquette by Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI), 4-0, in a non-league battle.