Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Grace Academy Lions (Matthews, NC) and the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), saw Grace Academy's soccer squad prevail over Varsity Opponent by a count of 5-1.

The Lions (9-4) will now prepare for their battle against Lee Park Prep (Monroe, NC). The Knights enter the non-league battle with a 13-2 record. In their last battle, Lee Park Prep by Comenius (Fort Mill, SC), 5-3, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the confront the Clinton Grace (Clinton, MD) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, October 10. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 46-126 season record. The enter the battle with a 0-3 record after their 7-1 league loss to Southern Maryland Christian Academy (White Plains, MD).