Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Lakewood Gators (Sumter, SC) and the visiting Manning Monarchs (Manning, SC), saw Lakewood's soccer squad knock off Manning by a count of 3-1.

The Gators (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Wilson (Florence, SC). The Tigers enter the AAAA Region 5 battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Wilson tipped Green Sea Floyds (Green Sea, SC), 3-2, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Monarchs battle the Timberland Wolves (St. Stephen, SC) in a non-league battle, on Friday, March 14. Manning will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Wolves enter the battle with a 2-3 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Georgetown (Georgetown, SC).