The Independence Patriots soccer team (Charlotte, NC), 3-1 in Friday's league match with the visiting Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC)

With the triumph, Butler moves its record to 11-6 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Garinger (Charlotte, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a Southwestern 4A contest on Tuesday, April 29. The Wildcats enter the contest with a record of 9-10. Garinger won 9-0 in their recent league contest against Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC)

The Patriots (4-9) will now prepare for their contest against Sun Valley (Monroe, NC). The Spartans enter the non-league contest with a 10-5 record. In their last contest, Sun Valley held off Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, NC), 1-0, in a league contest.