Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Asheville Christian Academy Lions (Swannanoa, NC) and the host Concord Academy Eagles (Concord, NC), saw Asheville Christian Academy's soccer squad hold off Concord Academy by a count of 3-2.

The Lions (6-7) will now prepare for their battle against Asheville School (Independent) (Asheville, NC). The Blues enter the NCISAA Carolina battle with a 4-6 record. In their last battle, Asheville School (Independent) tipped SouthLake Christian Academy (Huntersville, NC), 3-2, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Eagles battle the Carmel Christian Cougars (Matthews, NC) in a non-league battle, on Friday, October 3. Concord Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 4-6 record after their 4-0 non-league win over Davidson Day (Davidson, NC).