Fans at Wednesday's non-league battle between the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) and the host Palisades Pumas (Charlotte, NC), saw Independence's soccer squad hold off Palisades by a count of 3-2.

The Patriots (1-3) will now prepare for their battle against West Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC). The Hawks enter the non-league battle with a 2-3 record. In their last battle, West Mecklenburg was edged by Chambers (Charlotte, NC), 9-0, in a non-league match.

The Pumas now sport a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ashbrook for a non-league match on Tuesday, September 2. Palisades will meet a Greenwave team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Berry (Charlotte, NC). The Greenwave record now stands at 0-5.