In Tuesday's league battle, the host Hackettstown Tigers soccer squad scored a close 2-0 triumph over the Vernon Vikings.

The Tigers (10-0) will now prepare for their battle against North Warren Regional (Blairstown, NJ). The Patriots come into the Northwest Jersey - Freedom battle with a 2-7 record. In their last battle, North Warren Regional by Jefferson Township (Oak Ridge, NJ), 4-0, in a league battle.

The Vikings (1-9) will now prepare for their battle against Hopatcong (Hopatcong, NJ). The Chiefs come into the Northwest Jersey - Freedom battle with a 2-8 record. In their last battle, Hopatcong by Morris Catholic (Denville, NJ), 1-0, in a non-league battle.