Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Grace Academy Lions (Matthews, NC) and the visiting HOPE Academy Royals (Concord, NC), saw Grace Academy's soccer squad prevail over HOPE Academy by a count of 5-1.

With the triumph, Grace Academy moves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Bandys (Catawba, NC) to meet the Trojans in a non-league match on Tuesday, August 26. The Trojans come into the match with a record of 2-1. Bandys won 5-1 in their recent non-league match against West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC)

The Royals now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Sheets Memorial Christian for a non-league match on Tuesday, August 26.