Howard Lions (Ellicott City, MD) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Long Reach Lightning (Columbia, MD), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Howard moves its record to 4-8 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Mt. Hebron (Ellicott City, MD) to meet the Vikings in a non-league test on Wednesday, October 15. The Vikings come into the test with a record of 1-8. Mt. Hebron lost 2-1 in their recent league outing against Long Reach (Columbia, MD)

Next up, the Lightning confront the Oakland Mills Scorpions (Columbia, MD) in a non-league outing, on Wednesday, October 15. Long Reach will attempt to improve on its 2-7 season record. The Scorpions enter the outing with a 4-5 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Centennial (Ellicott City, MD).