The Highland Tech Rams smashed the host Bessemer City Yellow Jackets soccer team by a tally of 9-0 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Rams clash with the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons (Mooresboro, NC) in a Southern Piedmont 1A/2A game, on Tuesday, May 6. Highland Tech will attempt to advance on its 13-5 season record. The Gryphons come into the game with a 9-5 record after their 2-1 league win over East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC).

The Yellow Jackets (0-15) will now prepare for their game against East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC). The Warriors come into the Southern Piedmont 1A/2A game with a 8-6 record.