Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Holmes Aces (Edenton, NC) and the visiting Northeastern Eagles (Elizabeth City, NC), saw Holmes's soccer team triumph over Northeastern by a final score of 8-1.

With the triumph, Holmes moves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Aces travel to Gates County (Gatesville, NC) to meet the Red Barons in a Albemarle (AAC) 2A match on Monday, September 29. The Red Barons come into the match with a record of 8-3. Gates County won 3-1 in their recent league match against Perquimans (Hertford, NC)

The Eagles now sport a 2-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Currituck County for a Northeastern Coastal 3A/4A/5A match on Monday, September 29. Northeastern will meet a Knights team coming off a 1-0 non-league loss to Catholic (Virginia Beach, VA). The Knights record now stands at 4-6.