Independence Patriots (Glendale, AZ) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Cortez Colts (Phoenix, AZ), 2-1 in a non-league test.

The Patriots (1-0) will now prepare for their outing against Centennial (Peoria, AZ). The Coyotes go into the non-league outing with a 0-1 record. In their last outing, Centennial was edged by Brophy College Prep (Phoenix, AZ), 5-0, in a non-league outing.

In their next game, the Colts clash with the Brophy College Prep Broncos (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, December 2. Cortez will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record. The Broncos come into the test with a 1-0 record after their 5-0 non-league win over Centennial (Peoria, AZ).