North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Wednesday as they witnessed their soccer team triumph over the host East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC), 6-1 in a league test.

With the triumph, North Wilkes moves its record to 1-6 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Avery County (Newland, NC) to meet the Vikings in a non-league test on Friday, September 19. The Vikings enter the outing with a record of 1-8. Avery County lost 9-0 in their recent league outing against Owen (Black Mountain, NC)

Next up, the Cardinals confront the West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC) in a Mountain Valley 2A/3A/4A outing, on Monday, September 22. East Wilkes will attempt to improve on its 0-8 season record. The Blackhawks enter the outing with a 4-5 record after their 2-1 league loss to Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC).