Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Richmond Senior Raiders (Rockingham, NC), 1-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Pinecrest moves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Pine Forest (Fayetteville, NC) to clash with the Trojans in a Mid-South 7A/8A test on Wednesday, October 8. The Trojans come into the test with a record of 3-10. Pine Forest lost 2-1 in their recent league outing against Overhills (Spring Lake, NC)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC) in a Mid-South 7A/8A outing, on Thursday, October 9. Richmond Senior will attempt to improve on its 5-8 season record. The Bucks go into the outing with a 9-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Jack Britt (Fayetteville, NC).