In Monday's non-league contest, the Martin County Gators (Williamston, NC) soccer team nudged the visiting Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC), by a final score of 2-1.

With the triumph, Martin County moves its record to 1-5 on the campaign. The Gators travel to First Flight (Kill Devil Hills, NC) to meet the Nighthawks in a Northeastern Coastal 3A/4A/5A match on Monday, September 29. The Nighthawks come into the match with a record of 4-2. First Flight lost 3-2 in their recent non-league match against Manteo (Manteo, NC)

The Red Barons now sport a 7-3 record. They take the field next when they host Perquimans for a Albemarle (AAC) 2A battle on Wednesday, September 24. Gates County will confront a Pirates squad coming off a 3-2 non-league loss to Albemarle School (Elizabeth City, NC). The Pirates record now stands at 5-5.