The Croatan Cougars soccer team (Newport, NC), was tipped 2-1 in Tuesday's league match with the visiting Dixon Bulldogs (Holly Ridge, NC)

With the triumph, Dixon moves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Northside - Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC) to meet the Monarchs in a Coastal 5A/6A match on Thursday, October 16. The Monarchs enter the battle with a record of 10-4. Northside - Jacksonville won 5-1 in their recent league battle against Havelock (Havelock, NC)

Next up, the Cougars confront the Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC) in a Coastal 5A/6A test, on Tuesday, October 21. Croatan will attempt to move on its 5-11 season record. The Pirates come into the test with a 4-12 record after their 6-1 league win over Havelock (Havelock, NC).