Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC) fans went home in high spirits Wednesday as they observed their soccer squad triumph over the host Lincolnton Wolves (Lincolnton, NC), 7-1 in a non-league outing.

The Panthers (1-0) will now prepare for their outing against Freedom (Morganton, NC). The Patriots go into the non-league test with a 1-0 record. In their last test, Freedom edged East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC), 5-0, in a non-league bout.

With the loss, Lincolnton moves to 0-2 on the year. The Wolves host North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Friday, August 15. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 0-0. North Lincoln 1-1 in their recent non-league bout against Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC)