Batesburg-Leesville Panthers (Batesburg, SC) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Ridge Spring-Monetta Trojans (Monetta, SC), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Fox Creek Predators (North Augusta, SC) in a AA Region 3 challenge, on Friday, April 14. Batesburg-Leesville will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Predators enter the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Horse Creek Academy (Aiken, SC).

The Trojans now possess a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host Blackville-Hilda for a A Region 4 challenge on Monday, April 17.