Fort Dorchester Patriots (North Charleston, SC) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Goose Creek Gators (Goose Creek, SC), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Hanahan Hawks (Hanahan, SC) in a non-league battle, on Friday, March 8. Fort Dorchester will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Hawks come into the battle with a 5-1 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Pinewood Prep (Summerville, SC).

The Gators (1-4) will now prepare for their battle against Woodland (Dorchester, SC). The Wolverines come into the non-league battle with a 1-3 record. In their last battle, Woodland edged Timberland (St. Stephen, SC), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.