The Harding University Rams football team (Charlotte, NC), was ripped 40-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host North Mecklenburg Vikings (Huntersville, NC)

The Vikings (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC). The Mavericks come into the non-league challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last challenge, Mallard Creek trounced Hopewell (Huntersville, NC), 28-12, in a non-league challenge.

The Rams now sport a 0-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Chambers for a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 28. Harding University will meet a Cougars team coming off a 12-8 non-league loss to Hough (Cornelius, NC). The Cougars record now stands at 3-1.