Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting North Duplin Rebels (Calypso, NC), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Patriots confront the Dixon Bulldogs (Holly Ridge, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 18. Pender will attempt to move on its 1-0 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC).

The Rebels now possess a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South Lenoir for a non-league outing on Tuesday, August 16.