Fans at Wednesday's non-league battle between the Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC) and the host Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC), saw Watauga's soccer squad knock off Freedom by a count of 3-1.

The Pioneers (8-3) will now prepare for their battle against Hibriten (Lenoir, NC). The Panthers enter the non-league battle with a 10-4 record. In their last battle, Hibriten tipped Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Patriots battle the Ashe County Huskies (West Jefferson, NC) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 21. Freedom will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Huskies enter the battle with a 0-5 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to South Caldwell (Hudson, NC).