In Monday's league battle, the host Croatan Cougars soccer squad scored a close 3-1 win over the East Carteret Mariners.

The Cougars (6-0) will now prepare for their battle against Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC). The Stallions go into the Coastal 8 1A/2A battle with a 2-3 record. In their last battle, Southwest Onslow by Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC), 1-0, in a league battle.

The Mariners (3-3) will now prepare for their battle against Pender (Burgaw, NC). The Patriots go into the Coastal 8 1A/2A battle with a 0-7 record. In their last battle, Pender by Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, NC), 4-1, in a non-league battle.