Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Youngsville Academy Charter Firebirds (Youngsville, NC) and the host Howard Eagles (Wilson, NC), saw Youngsville Academy Charter's soccer squad hold off Howard by a count of 1-0.

The Firebirds (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against Thales Academy Rolesville (Rolesville, NC). The Knights enter the non-league battle with a 16-1 record. In their last battle, Thales Academy Rolesville tipped Henderson Collegiate (Henderson, NC), 9-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Eagles battle the Cary Academy Chargers (Cary, NC) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, May 1. Howard will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Chargers enter the battle with a 9-3 record after their 2-1 league loss to Durham Academy (Durham, NC).