Ballantyne Ridge Wolves (Charlotte, NC) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they observed their soccer squad prevail over the host Piedmont Panthers (Monroe, NC), 5-1 in a non-league outing.

The Wolves (5-2) will now prepare for their outing against Ardrey Kell (Charlotte, NC). The Knights go into the Southwestern 7A/8A outing with a 6-1 record.

Next up, the Panthers play the Charlotte Catholic Cougars (Charlotte, NC) in a Southern Carolina 6A/7A outing, on Monday, September 15. Piedmont will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Cougars go into the outing with a 8-0 record after their 7-0 non-league win over East Forsyth (Kernersville, NC).