Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC), 3-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Pinecrest moves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Richmond Senior (Rockingham, NC) to confront the Raiders in a Mid-South 7A/8A outing on Monday, October 6. The Raiders go into the outing with a record of 5-7. Richmond Senior 5-5 in their recent league outing against Overhills (Spring Lake, NC)

Next up, the Bucks confront the Jack Britt Buccaneers (Fayetteville, NC) in a Mid-South 7A/8A outing, on Monday, October 6. Hoke County will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Buccaneers come into the test with a 7-3 record after their 4-2 league win over Pine Forest (Fayetteville, NC).