Fans at Wednesday's non-league battle between the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) and the host Highlands Highlanders (Highlands, NC), saw Madison's soccer squad knock off Highlands by a score of 5-2.

The Patriots (1-4) will now prepare for their battle against Chase (Forest City, NC). The Trojans enter the non-league battle with a 0-2 record. In their last battle, Chase by McDowell (Marion, NC), 2-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Highlanders confront the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, August 28. Highlands will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Panthers enter the battle with a 1-1 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Asheville (Asheville, NC).