The North Johnston Panthers soccer team (Kenly, NC), 2-0 in Thursday's league match with the host North Lenoir Hawks (LaGrange, NC)

With the triumph, North Lenoir moves its record to 7-9 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to SouthWest Edgecombe (Pinetops, NC) to confront the Cougars in a Three Rivers 4A battle on Thursday, October 9. The Cougars enter the battle with a record of 4-7.

Next up, the Panthers confront the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars (Pinetops, NC) in a Three Rivers 4A battle, on Tuesday, October 7. North Johnston will attempt to upgrade on its 1-13 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 4-7 record after their 3-3 league West Craven (Vanceboro, NC).