The Ottawa Pirates held off the visiting Rochelle Hubs soccer team by a tally of 3-2 in Monday's league game.

Next, the Pirates face the Kaneland Knights (Maple Park, IL) in a Interstate Eight game, on Wednesday, September 10. Ottawa will attempt to advance on its 6-2 season record. The Knights come into the game with a 0-7 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Yorkville (Yorkville, IL).

The Hubs (5-2) will now prepare for their game against Sycamore (Sycamore, IL). The Spartans come into the Interstate Eight game with a 3-3 record. In their last bout, Sycamore Woodstock (Woodstock, IL), 2-2, in a non-league bout.