South Paulding Spartans (Douglasville, GA) fans were thrilled Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Hiram Hornets (Hiram, GA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans confront the Alexander Cougars (Douglasville, GA) in a challenge, on Thursday, March 23. South Paulding will attempt to better on its 2-7 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 9-1 record after their 2-0 league win over Paulding County (Dallas, GA).

The Hornets now have a 0-1 record.