Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC) and the host South Iredell Vikings (Statesville, NC), saw Alexander Central's soccer squad hold off South Iredell by a count of 2-1.

The Cougars (3-0) will now prepare for their battle against Lincoln Charter (Denver, NC). The Eagles enter the non-league battle with a 2-1 record. In their last battle, Lincoln Charter tipped St. Stephens (Hickory, NC), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Vikings battle the Davie War Eagles (Mocksville, NC) in a non-league battle, on Monday, August 26. South Iredell will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The War Eagles enter the battle with a 2-1 record after their 1-1 non-league Statesville (Statesville, NC).