The Patriots took on Smithson Valley on 5 February 2024 at Veterans Memorial. The Patriots started off the game with high energy and were able to put pressure on Smithson Valley. The two teams battled back and forth with both creating opportunities. The Patriots played a stellar first half minimizing the quality chances from Smithson Valley. The Patriots would score first off of a great pass through the defense and a strike that would find its way through the goalie. The Patriots went into halftime leading 1-0. The Patriots came out and had to weather the attacks from Smithson Valley as the second half opened up. The Patriots would have some strong opportunities in the second half, continuing to press the Smithson Valley back line. The Patriots would take advantage of an error and put one more goal in the net. The Patriots defense would stand strong and not allow the Smithson Valley offense to find any rhythm and earn themselves a clean sheet. The final was 2-0 in favor of the Patriots. Ramiro Garza had 2 goals. Rafael Nunez had 1 assist and Izaiah Garza had 1 assist. Anthony Arreola had 9 saves on the night. The Patriots next face Seguin in Seguin on 10 February 2023.