The Gaston Day Spartans smashed the host Hickory Christian Academy Knights soccer team by a tally of 7-2 in Thursday's non-league game.

Next, the Spartans face the Carmel Christian Cougars (Matthews, NC) in a non-league game, on Friday, August 22. Gaston Day will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Cougars go into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Cannon (Concord, NC).

With the loss, Hickory Christian Academy moves to 1-3 on the year. The Knights travel to Calvary Day School (Winston-Salem, NC) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, August 26. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 1-3. Calvary Day School lost 5-1 in their recent league bout against Westchester Country Day (High Point, NC)