Fans at Saturday's non-league battle between the New Bedford Whalers (New Bedford, MA) and the host Greater New Bedford RVT Bears (New Bedford, MA), saw New Bedford's soccer squad hold off Greater New Bedford RVT by a count of 3-2.

The Whalers (4-3) will now prepare for their battle against Barnstable (Hyannis, MA). The Red Hawks enter the non-league battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, Barnstable tipped Falmouth (Falmouth, MA), 10-2, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Bears battle the Apponequet Regional Lakers (Lakeville, MA) in a South Coast battle, on Monday, October 7. Greater New Bedford RVT will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Lakers enter the battle with a 3-4 record after their 4-0 league win over Case (Swansea, MA).