Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC) backers exited the stadium pleased Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs (Jacksonville, NC), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Croatan advances its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Swansboro (Swansboro, NC) to clash with the Pirates in a non-league test on Thursday, September 18. The Pirates come into the test with a record of 1-4. Swansboro lost 1-0 in their recent non-league outing against Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC)

Next up, the Monarchs play the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) in a non-league outing, on Monday, September 22. Northside - Jacksonville will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Vikings go into the outing with a 0-5 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to East Duplin (Beulaville, NC).