In Thursday's league game, the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) soccer squad overwhelmed the host Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC), by a final score of 9-0.

The Patriots (5-5) will now prepare for their game against Providence (Charlotte, NC). The Panthers go into the Southwestern 4A game with a 9-3 record. In their last game, Providence was overwhelmed by Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, NC), 3-1, in a non-league game.

The Wildcats (4-6) will now prepare for their game against Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC). The Cougars go into the Southwestern 4A game with a 9-3 record. In their last test, Charlotte Catholic was overwhelmed by Charlotte Latin (Charlotte, NC), 3-0, in a non-league test.