The Freedom Patriots held off the visiting St. Stephens Indians soccer team by a tally of 3-2 in Wednesday's league game.

Next, the Patriots face the South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC) in a Northwestern 6A/7A game, on Monday, October 20. Freedom will attempt to advance on its 4-13 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 4-8 record after their 6-0 league loss to Watauga (Boone, NC).

With the loss, St. Stephens moves to 1-15 on the year. The Indians host McDowell (Marion, NC) to play the Titans in a Northwestern 6A/7A bout on Monday, October 20. The Titans go into the bout with a record of 6-6. McDowell lost 1-0 in their recent league game against Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC)