The Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) soccer nudged the host Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC), 1-0 in Monday's league bout.

With the win, Freedom moves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Watauga (Boone, NC) to battle the Pioneers in a Northwestern 3A/4A bout on Wednesday, March 24. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Watauga lost 4-0 in their recent league bout against Hickory (Hickory, NC)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) in a Northwestern 3A/4A bout, on Wednesday, March 24. Alexander Central will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Red Tornadoes go into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 4-0 league win over Watauga (Boone, NC).