Saluda Tigers (Saluda, SC) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team triumph over the host American Leadership Academy Patriots (Lexington, SC), 8-1 in a league test.

With the triumph, Saluda moves its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Pelion (Pelion, SC) to meet the Panthers in a AA Region 2 contest on Friday, March 21. The Panthers enter the contest with a record of 1-1. Pelion lost 5-2 in their recent league contest against Strom Thurmond (Johnston, SC)

The Patriots (4-2) will now prepare for their contest against Strom Thurmond (Johnston, SC). The Rebels enter the AA Region 2 contest with a 5-0 record. In their last contest, Strom Thurmond nudged Batesburg-Leesville (Batesburg, SC), 3-1, in a league bout.