Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the East Bladen Eagles (Elizabethtown, NC) and the host Union Spartans (Rose Hill, NC), saw East Bladen's soccer squad knock off Union by a count of 3-0.

The Eagles (2-2) will now prepare for their battle against Clinton (Clinton, NC). The Dark Horses enter the non-league battle with a 6-0 record. In their last battle, Clinton tipped Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC), 7-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Spartans battle the Midway Raiders (Dunn, NC) in a non-league battle, on Wednesday, September 4. Union will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record.