North Iredell Raiders (Olin, NC) fans were thrilled Monday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC), 3-1 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, North Iredell moves its record to 5-1 on the year. The Raiders travel to Hickory (Hickory, NC) to battle the Red Tornadoes in a Western Foothills 3A bout on Tuesday, March 22. The Red Tornadoes enter the bout with a record of 3-4. Hickory won 1-0 in their recent league bout against St. Stephens (Hickory, NC)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, March 24. Alexander Central will attempt to move on its 0-6 season record. The Indians enter the bout with a 3-2 record after their 3-0 league win over North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).