The Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) soccer overwhelmed the host South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC), 6-1 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

The Patriots now hold a 6-5 record. They play next when they host Alexander Central for a challenge on Monday, October 6. Freedom will encounter a Cougars squad coming off a 2-1 league loss to Watauga (Boone, NC). The Cougars record now stands at 0-12.

With the loss, South Caldwell moves to 4-5 on the season. The Spartans host St. Stephens (Hickory, NC) to battle the Indians in a non-league contest on Monday, October 6. The Indians enter the contest with a record of 6-3. St. Stephens won 5-0 in their recent non-league contest against McDowell (Marion, NC)