Hopkins Royals (Minnetonka, MN) backers exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Irondale Knights (New Brighton, MN), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Hopkins advances its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Royals travel to St. Michael-Albertville (Albertville, MN) to clash with the Knights in a non-league game on Wednesday, September 17. The Knights come into the game with a record of 6-2.

The Knights (3-5) will now prepare for their game against Woodbury (Woodbury, MN). The Royals come into the non-league game with a 6-1 record. In their last game, Woodbury edged Maple Grove (Maple Grove, MN), 2-1, in a non-league game.