The Ascend Leadership Aviators soccer team (Sanford, NC), was nipped 4-3 in Friday's non-league outing with the visiting Varsity Opponent (, )

With the win, Varsity Opponent moves its record to 5-10 on the campaign. The travel to Shalom Christian Academy (Chambersburg, PA) to battle the Flames in a non-league outing on Friday, August 26. The Flames go into the outing with a record of 0-1. Shalom Christian Academy lost 1-0 in their recent league outing against Calvary Christian Academy (Cresaptown, MD)

In their next game, the Aviators battle the Cape Fear Christian Academy Eagles (Erwin, NC) in a non-league outing, on Wednesday, August 31. Ascend Leadership will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Eagles go into the outing with a 1-1 record after their 7-0 non-league loss to Fayetteville Christian (Fayetteville, NC).