Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Stonington Bears (Stonington, CT) and the visiting Norwich Free Academy Wildcats (Norwich, CT), saw Stonington's soccer squad hold off Norwich Free Academy by a count of 3-2.

The Bears (1-2) will now prepare for their battle against Chariho (Wood River Junction, RI). The Chargers enter the non-league battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Chariho was edged by St. Raphael Academy (Pawtucket, RI), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Wildcats battle the Fitch Falcons (Groton, CT) in a Eastern Connecticut I battle, on Tuesday, September 10. Norwich Free Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Falcons enter the battle with a 1-2 record after their 5-2 non-league win over Westerly (Westerly, RI).