Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they observed their soccer squad knock off the host Chambers Cougars (Charlotte, NC), 4-2 in a league outing.

The Patriots (5-3) will now prepare for their outing against Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC). The Mavericks go into the Meck Power Six 7A/8A outing with a 4-5 record. In their last outing, Mallard Creek got by West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC), 4-0, in a league outing.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Harding University Rams (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league outing, on Monday, September 15. Chambers will attempt to advance on its 4-2 season record. The Rams come into the test with a 2-2 record after their 4-1 league win over Central Cabarrus (Concord, NC).