HOPE Academy Royals (Concord, NC) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team beat the host Walnut Grove Christian Christian Warriors (Fort Mill, SC), 8-4 in a league test.

With the triumph, HOPE Academy advances its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Royals host Veritas Christian Academy (Arden, NC) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league test on Friday, September 20. The Warriors come into the test with a record of 9-1. Veritas Christian Academy won 9-0 in their recent league test against Lake Lure Classical Academy (Lake Lure, NC)

The Christian Warriors now have a 0-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Liberty Preparatory Christian for a Metro Area Athletic test on Thursday, September 26.