In Thursday's non-league contest, the Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) soccer team edged the visiting Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC), by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Panthers battle the Foard Tigers (Newton, NC) in a non-league contest, on Monday, August 25. Hibriten will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Tigers enter the contest with a 2-0 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC).

The Patriots (2-1) will now prepare for their contest against Patton (Morganton, NC). The Panthers enter the non-league contest with a 1-1 record.