South Mecklenburg Sabres (Charlotte, NC) boosters exited the stadium pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, South Mecklenburg moves its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Sabres host Cardinal Gibbons (Raleigh, NC) to clash with the Crusaders in a non-league test on Friday, August 23. The Crusaders come into the test with a record of 1-0. Cardinal Gibbons won 4-0 in their recent non-league test against East Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC)

The Patriots now sport a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to West Cabarrus for a non-league test on Tuesday, August 27. Independence will clash with a Wolverines team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Hoggard (Wilmington, NC). The Wolverines record now stands at 3-3.