The Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) soccer nipped the visiting Ashe County Huskies (West Jefferson, NC), 1-0 in Thursday's league bout.

With the victory, Freedom moves its record to 8-9 on the year. The Patriots host Watauga (Boone, NC) to confront the Pioneers in a Northwestern 3A/4A bout on Monday, May 6. The Pioneers enter the bout with a record of 13-2. Watauga lost 1-0 in their recent league bout against Hibriten (Lenoir, NC)

In their next game, the Huskies confront the South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC) in a Northwestern 3A/4A bout, on Monday, May 6. Ashe County will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Spartans enter the bout with a 5-11 record after their 4-0 league loss to Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC).