By By SCOTT NOVAK / Dowagiac Daily News
Two-time defending Division 3 district soccer champion Dowagiac will begin defense of its title on Monday, Oct. 16 against Berrien Springs.
The Chieftains (6-8) will host the Shamrocks at 5 p.m.
The winner advances to the semifinals at Bridgman High School against either Buchanan or Bridgman on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The Bucks and Bees will square off on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. in Buchanan.
In the other half of the bracket, in games that will be played at 5 p.m. on Oct. 16, Coloma will host Brandywine and Marcellus will host Edwardsburg.
The winners advance to Bridgman for the second semifinal on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Both semifinals are slated to begin at 4:30 p.m.
The championship match will be held at Bridgman on Saturday, Oct. 21 at noon.