The Research Triangle Raptors (Research Triangle Park, NC) soccer nipped the host East Wake Academy Eagles (Zebulon, NC), 1-0 in Monday's league challenge.

The Raptors now hold a 3-4 record. They play next when they host NCSSM: Durham for a Diamond Nine 1A/2A/3A challenge on Thursday, March 26. Research Triangle will encounter a Unicorns squad coming off a 5-1 non-league win over Cedar Ridge (Hillsborough, NC). The Unicorns record now stands at 6-2.

With the loss, East Wake Academy moves to 1-4 on the season. The Eagles host Raleigh Charter (Raleigh, NC) to battle the Phoenix in a Diamond Nine 1A/2A/3A contest on Wednesday, March 25. The Phoenix enter the contest with a record of 3-1. Raleigh Charter won 4-1 in their recent league contest against Roxboro Community (Roxboro, NC)