In Thursday's league contest, the Shelby Golden Lions (Shelby, NC) soccer team the visiting Highland Tech Rams (Gastonia, NC), by a count of 2-0.

Next, the Golden Lions battle the Burns Bulldogs (Lawndale, NC) in a Southern Piedmont 1A/2A contest, on Tuesday, April 22. Shelby will attempt to upgrade on its 15-0 season record. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 6-8 record after their 1-0 league loss to Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (Mooresboro, NC).

The Rams (11-5) will now prepare for their contest against East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC). The Warriors enter the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A contest with a 6-4 record. In their last contest, East Gaston held off Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (Mooresboro, NC), 2-1, in a league contest.