Newburyport Clippers (Newburyport, MA) fans were thrilled Saturday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Hamilton-Wenham Regional Generals (South Hamilton, MA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Clippers face the North Reading Hornets (North Reading, MA) in a Cape Ann - Middle test, on Tuesday, September 27. Newburyport will attempt to improve on its 6-0 season record. The Hornets come into the test with a 5-1 record after their 2-1 league win over Triton Regional (Byfield, MA).

With the loss, Hamilton-Wenham Regional drops to 3-2 on the season. The Generals host Amesbury (Amesbury, MA) to meet the Indians in a Cape Ann - Small test on Wednesday, September 28. The Indians come into the test with a record of 0-1.