Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, October 18. Hibriten will attempt to move on its 17-0 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 3-2 non-league win over South Caldwell (Hudson, NC).

The Pioneers now possess a 11-4 record. They take the field next when they host Freedom for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, October 18. Watauga will confront a Patriots team coming off a 0-0 non-league South Caldwell (Hudson, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 4-3.