Hopewell Titans (Huntersville, NC) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Harding University Rams (Charlotte, NC), 9-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Titans face the Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC) in a Queen City 3A/4A challenge, on Thursday, April 18. Hopewell will attempt to better on its 8-8 season record. The Mavericks enter the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 9-0 league win over West Charlotte (Charlotte, NC).

The Rams now have a 1-11 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Mecklenburg for a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18. Harding University will face a Vikings team coming off a 9-0 league loss to Hough (Cornelius, NC). The Vikings record now stands at 4-9.