The HOPE Academy Royals soccer team (Concord, NC), was tipped 2-1 in Tuesday's non-league match with the visiting Jackson Day Mariners (Charlotte, NC)

With the triumph, Jackson Day moves its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Mariners travel to Carolina Christian (Locust, NC) to meet the Lions in a non-league match on Thursday, September 5. The Lions come into the match with a record of 0-2. Carolina Christian lost 7-1 in their recent league match against Lee Park Prep (Monroe, NC)

The Royals now sport a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sheets Memorial Christian for a non-league match on Thursday, September 5. HOPE Academy will meet a Eagles team coming off a 6-1 non-league win over Calvary Christian (King, NC). The Eagles record now stands at 3-1.