Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) and the host New Bern Bears (New Bern, NC), saw West Carteret's soccer squad hold off New Bern by a count of 1-0.

The Patriots (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Washington (Washington, NC). The Pam Pack enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record.

In their next game, the Bears meet the North Lenoir Hawks (LaGrange, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, September 2. New Bern will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Hawks come into the match with a 2-1 record after their 3-1 non-league win over James Kenan (Warsaw, NC).