In Saturday's league battle, the visiting Howell Rebels soccer squad scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Manalapan Braves.

The Rebels (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Holmdel (Holmdel, NJ). The Hornets come into the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Holmdel nudged Red Bank Regional (Little Silver, NJ), 5-1, in a non-league battle.

The Braves (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against Wall Township (Wall, NJ). The Crimson Knights come into the non-league battle with a 1-1 record. In their last battle, Wall Township nudged St. Rose (Belmar, NJ), 1-0, in a non-league battle.