Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) fans were thrilled Monday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Perquimans Pirates (Hertford, NC), 7-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Red Barons face the Tarboro Vikings (Tarboro, NC) in a Four Rivers 1A challenge, on Wednesday, September 27. Gates County will attempt to better on its 7-1 season record.

The Pirates now have a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they host Martin County for a challenge on Wednesday, September 27. Perquimans will face a team coming off a 3-1 league win over North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC). The record now stands at 1-9.