The Patriots took on La Vernia on 19 January 2024 in La Vernia. The Patriots started off the game with high energy and were able to put pressure on La Vernia. The two teams battled back and forth with both creating opportunities. The Patriots would struggle to find their game and would play on their heels for most of the half. La Vernia would capitalize off a mistake to take the lead. The Patriots would continue to fend off attacks but would allow two more before the half. The Patriots went into halftime down 3-0. The Patriots came out and had to weather the attacks from La Vernia as the second half opened up. The Patriots defense would start to feel the pressure as La Vernia would score a goal early in the second half, however unfortunate mistakes by the Patriots would allow La Vernia to take control of the game. La Vernia would take advantage of the errors and put three more goals in the net. The Patriots tried to find a way back into the game but the effort would come too late to stem the tide. The final was 6-0 in favor of La Vernia. The Patriots next face Canyon at Canyon on 23 January 2024 in their district opener.