The South Mecklenburg Sabres smashed the host Independence Patriots soccer team by a tally of 5-0 in Thursday's non-league game.

Next, the Sabres face the Marvin Ridge Mavericks (Waxhaw, NC) in a non-league game, on Monday, August 18. South Mecklenburg will attempt to advance on its 2-0 season record. The Mavericks come into the game with a 1-0 record after their 2-2 non-league Cox Mill (Concord, NC).

With the loss, Independence moves to 0-1 on the year. The Patriots travel to Garinger (Charlotte, NC) to encounter the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Monday, August 25. The Wildcats go into the contest with a record of 2-0.