Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC), 9-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Patriots confront the Vance Charter Knights (Henderson, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, November 3. Pender will attempt to better on its 17-4 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 11-10 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Triangle Math & Science (Cary, NC).

The Vikings now have a 2-11 record.