Fans at Thursday's non-league match between the South Mecklenburg Sabres (Charlotte, NC) and the host Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), witnessed South Mecklenburg's soccer team triumph over Independence by a final score of 5-0.

With the triumph, South Mecklenburg moves its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Sabres host Marvin Ridge (Waxhaw, NC) to meet the Mavericks in a non-league match on Monday, August 18. The Mavericks come into the match with a record of 2-0. Marvin Ridge won 7-2 in their recent non-league outing against Cox Mill (Concord, NC)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league outing, on Monday, August 25. Independence will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.