Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Carson Cougars (China Grove, NC) and the host Rocky River Ravens (Mint Hill, NC), saw Carson's soccer squad hold off Rocky River by a score of 3-2.

The Cougars (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against North Rowan (Spencer, NC). The Cavaliers enter the non-league battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, North Rowan was edged by East Rowan (Salisbury, NC), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

In their next game, the Ravens clash with the Hopewell Titans (Huntersville, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, August 15. Rocky River will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Titans come into the test with a 1-0 record after their 5-4 non-league win over West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).