The HOPE Academy Royals soccer team scored 5 points and limited the visiting Carolina Christian Lions to 0 in the Royals league victory on Tuesday.

Next, the Royals face the Grace Academy Lions (Matthews, NC) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, September 20. HOPE Academy will attempt to better on its 5-1 season record. The Lions enter the contest with a 1-2 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Greater Cabarrus Stallions (Concord, NC).

The Lions now have a 0-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Victory FC for a non-league contest on Friday, September 16. Carolina Christian will face a team coming off a 4-3 non-league win over Metrolina Christian Academy (Indian Trail, NC). The record now stands at 3-1.