North Stanly Comets (New London, NC) fans were thrilled Monday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Anson Bearcats (Wadesboro, NC), 8-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Comets confront the South Rowan Raiders (China Grove, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, August 16. North Stanly will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Raiders enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Salisbury (Salisbury, NC).

The Bearcats now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Albemarle for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, August 16. Anson will confront a Bulldogs team coming off a 4-0 non-league loss to North Rowan (Spencer, NC). The Bulldogs record now stands at 0-1.