Ascend Leadership Aviators (Sanford, NC) fans went home in high spirits Wednesday as they observed their soccer squad triumph over the visiting Riverside Christian Academy Royals (Fayetteville, NC), 8-0 in a non-league outing.

The Aviators (3-2) will now prepare for their outing against Clover Garden School (Burlington, NC). The Grizzlies go into the Central Tar Heel 1A outing with a 5-1 record. In their last outing, Clover Garden School prevailed over Southern Wake Academy (Holly Springs, NC), 3-2, in a league outing.

In their next game, the Royals clash with the Scotland Christian Academy Saints (Laurinburg, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, September 12. Riverside Christian Academy will attempt to advance on its 0-4 season record. The Saints come into the test with a 0-3 record after their 7-0 league loss to Wilson Christian Academy (Wilson, NC).