By: STAFF REPORTS | Morganton News Herald Published: August 11, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2012 - 6:50 PM

The Freedom High boys soccer program will play host to county rival Patton and a total of six teams from outside Burke County in the 15th annual Freedom Invitational, which will take place Monday through Thursday at the Catawba River Soccer Complex (CRSC).

One of the longest-running tournaments in western North Carolina, 2012 marks the 13th consecutive year that CRSC hosts the event. Games start on two fields at 5 and 7 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Patton and Alexander Central meet Monday at 5 p.m., while Freedom opens the event against South Caldwell at 7 on Monday.

Overtime periods will not be played, but ties will be broken by penalty kick shootouts for the purpose of declaring an overall champion. Wednesday and Saturday have been designated as makeup dates in the case of inclement weather.

An 12-member all-tournament team will be named, along with three individual awards: outstanding defensive player, outstanding attacking player and overall most valuable player.

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Freedom soccer tourney set for 15th season