The Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC) soccer bounced the visiting Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC), 6-0 in Thursday's league bout.

With the victory, Watauga moves its record to 7-8 on the year. The Pioneers host Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) to battle the Cougars in a Northwestern 3A/4A bout on Monday, October 17. The Cougars enter the bout with a record of 4-6. Alexander Central won 2-1 in their recent league bout against Ashe County (West Jefferson, NC)

In their next game, the Patriots battle the South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC) in a Northwestern 3A/4A bout, on Monday, October 17. Freedom will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record. The Spartans enter the bout with a 9-4 record after their 8-2 league loss to Watauga (Boone, NC).