Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host West Bladen Knights (Bladenboro, NC), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Patriots confront the St. Pauls Bulldogs (St. Pauls, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 18. Pender will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Purnell Swett (Pembroke, NC).

The Knights now possess a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lumberton for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 19.