Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) and the host East Burke Cavaliers (Connelly Springs, NC), saw Freedom's soccer squad prevail over East Burke by a count of 5-1.

The Patriots (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Hickory (Hickory, NC). The Red Tornadoes enter the non-league battle with a 0-1 record.

Next up, the Cavaliers battle the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) in a non-league battle, on Wednesday, August 14. East Burke will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Patriots enter the battle with a 0-1 record after their 9-1 non-league loss to Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC).