Ashley Screaming Eagle (Wilmington, NC) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Screaming Eagle confront the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 24. Ashley will attempt to better on its 4-0 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Hoke County (Raeford, NC).

The Cougars now have a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wake Christian Academy for a non-league challenge on Friday, August 25. Croatan will confront a Bulldogs team coming off a 4-3 non-league loss to Thales Academy Apex (Apex, NC). The Bulldogs record now stands at 2-3.