Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Freedom Patriots (Bethlehem, PA) and the visiting Emmaus Hornets (Emmaus, PA), saw Freedom's soccer squad hold off Emmaus by a count of 1-0.

The Patriots (8-1) will now prepare for their battle against Bethlehem Catholic (Bethlehem, PA). The Hawks enter the Eastern Penn battle with a 2-8 record. In their last battle, Bethlehem Catholic was edged by Parkland (Allentown, PA), 3-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Hornets battle the Easton Area Rovers (Easton, PA) in a Eastern Penn battle, on Saturday, September 21. Emmaus will attempt to upgrade on its 9-1 season record. The Rovers enter the battle with a 3-6 record after their 3-0 league loss to Northampton (Northampton, PA).