Grafton Clippers (Yorktown, VA) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host New Kent Trojans (New Kent, VA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Clippers face the Smithfield Packers (Smithfield, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, May 1. Grafton will attempt to better on its 8-3 season record. The Packers enter the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 7-0 non-league win over Warwick (Newport News, VA).

The Trojans now have a 5-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Jamestown for a non-league challenge on Monday, May 1. New Kent will face a Eagles team coming off a 6-0 non-league loss to Tabb (Yorktown, VA). The Eagles record now stands at 1-6.