Hopewell Valley Central Bulldogs (Pennington, NJ) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Lawrence Cardinals (Lawrenceville, NJ), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Notre Dame Irish (Lawrenceville, NJ) in a Colonial Valley - Colonial challenge, on Saturday, September 17. Hopewell Valley Central will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Irish enter the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 6-1 league win over Hightstown (Hightstown, NJ).

The Cardinals now possess a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host West Windsor-Plainsboro South for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 17.