Hollins Royals (St. Petersburg, FL) fans were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Boca Ciega Pirates (Gulfport, FL), 6-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Royals confront the Patel Trailblazers (Tampa, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Hollins will attempt to better on its 8-4 season record. The Trailblazers enter the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 2-2 non-league All Saints' Academy (Winter Haven, FL).

The Pirates now have a 1-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to St. Petersburg for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 13. Boca Ciega will confront a Green Devils team coming off a 8-0 non-league win over Gibbs (St. Petersburg, FL). The Green Devils record now stands at 10-2.