The Neuse Charter Cougars soccer squad (Smithfield, NC), 3-0 in Friday's league battle with the host Research Triangle Raptors (Research Triangle Park, NC)

The Raptors (8-2) will now prepare for their battle against Voyager Academy (Durham, NC). The Vikings enter the Diamond Nine 1A/2A/3A battle with a 6-5 record. In their last battle, Voyager Academy by Triangle Math & Science (Apex, NC), 7-4, in a league battle.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Triangle Math & Science Tigers (Apex, NC) in a Diamond Nine 1A/2A/3A battle, on Wednesday, October 1. Neuse Charter will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record.