In Friday's non-league battle, the host Hobbton Wildcats soccer squad scored a close 5-0 triumph over the Pender Patriots.

The Wildcats (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against Rosewood (Goldsboro, NC). The Eagles come into the Carolina 1A battle with a 0-5 record. In their last battle, Rosewood was overwhelmed by Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC), 1-0, in a non-league battle.

The Patriots (0-5) will now prepare for their battle against Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC). The Bulldogs come into the non-league battle with a 3-1 record. In their last battle, Dixon Topsail (Hampstead, NC), 0-0, in a non-league battle.