McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) backers exited the stadium pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), 4-3 in a league test.

With the triumph, McDowell advances its record to 5-3 on the year. The Titans host Watauga (Boone, NC) to play the Pioneers in a Northwestern 6A/7A bout on Monday, October 6. The Pioneers go into the bout with a record of 8-3. Watauga won 4-0 in their recent league bout against Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC)

With the loss, St. Stephens moves to 1-11 on the year. The Indians travel to South Caldwell (Hudson, NC) to clash with the Spartans in a Northwestern 6A/7A game on Monday, October 6. The Spartans come into the game with a record of 2-6. South Caldwell won 4-0 in their recent league game against Freedom (Morganton, NC)