The North Reading Hornets (North Reading, MA) soccer edged the host Hamilton-Wenham Regional Generals (South Hamilton, MA), 2-1 in Tuesday's league contest.

Next, the Hornets battle the Essex North Shore Agric & Tech School Hawks (Hathorne, MA) in a Cape Ann contest, on Thursday, October 23. North Reading will attempt to upgrade on its 13-2 season record. The Hawks enter the contest with a 4-11 record after their 4-1 league loss to Rockport (Rockport, MA).

The Generals (12-2) will now prepare for their contest against Manchester Essex (Manchester, MA). The Hornets enter the Cape Ann contest with a 3-9 record. In their last challenge, Manchester Essex nudged Triton Regional (Byfield, MA), 1-0, in a league challenge.