Fans at Wednesday's non-league battle between the North Lincoln Knights (Lincolnton, NC) and the host St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), saw North Lincoln's soccer squad hold off St. Stephens by a count of 2-1.

The Knights (6-1) will now prepare for their battle against Foard (Newton, NC). The Tigers enter the non-league battle with a 1-5 record. In their last battle, Foard was edged by Statesville (Statesville, NC), 1-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Indians battle the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) in a non-league battle, on Monday, September 23. St. Stephens will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the battle with a 5-4 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Foard (Newton, NC).