Branson Pirates (Branson, MO) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Springfield Catholic Fighting Irish (Springfield, MO), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates face the Neosho Wildcats (Neosho, MO) in a Central Ozarks - Large challenge, on Tuesday, September 22. Branson will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 4-1 non-league win over Plato (Plato, MO).

The Fighting Irish now have a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they host Carl Junction for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 22. Springfield Catholic will face a Bulldogs team coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Neosho (Neosho, MO). The Bulldogs record now stands at 5-5.