North Reading Hornets (North Reading, MA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Ipswich Tigers (Ipswich, MA), 4-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Hornets confront the Manchester Essex Hornets (Manchester, MA) in a Cape Ann challenge, on Tuesday, September 19. North Reading will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Hornets enter the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 8-1 non-league win over Nashoba Valley Tech (Westford, MA).

The Tigers now possess a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Rockport for a Cape Ann challenge on Monday, September 18. Ipswich will confront a Vikings team coming off a 3-2 non-league win over Salem Academy Charter (Salem, MA). The Vikings record now stands at 5-1.