The Independence Patriots held off the host Providence Panthers football team by a final score of 13-7 in Thursday's non-league outing.

With the win, Independence improves its record to 5-2 on the season. The Patriots host East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to confront the Eagles in a outing on Thursday, October 13. The Eagles go into the outing with a record of 0-7. East Mecklenburg lost 28-0 in their recent non-league outing against Butler (Matthews, NC)

With the loss, Providence moves to 1-6 on the season. The Panthers host Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to confront the CMS Athletics in a non-league outing on Thursday, October 13. The CMS Athletics go into the outing with a record of 1-6. Rocky River lost 26-0 in their recent non-league outing against Butler (Matthews, NC)