Grace Christian Crusaders (Sanford, NC) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Southern Wake Academy Lions (Holly Springs, NC), 9-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Crusaders confront the Coastal Christian Centurions (Wilmington, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, October 13. Grace Christian will attempt to move on its 10-1 season record. The Centurions enter the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 4-1 league loss to Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington, NC).

The Lions now possess a 1-13 record. They take the field next when they host River Mill for a Central Tar Heel 1A challenge on Monday, October 16. Southern Wake Academy will confront a Jaguars team coming off a 5-0 league win over Clover Garden School (Burlington, NC). The Jaguars record now stands at 16-2.