Harding Academy Lions (Memphis, TN) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team triumph over the visiting First Assembly Christian Crusaders (Cordova, TN), 8-1 in a league test.

With the triumph, Harding Academy advances its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Lions host Westminster Academy (Memphis, TN) to clash with the Defenders in a D II-A West 6 test on Friday, September 6. The Defenders come into the test with a record of 1-2. Westminster Academy lost 10-1 in their recent league test against Evangelical Christian (Cordova, TN)

The Crusaders now have a 1-6 record. They take the field next when they host Lausanne Collegiate for a D II-A West 6 test on Tuesday, September 10. First Assembly Christian will clash with a Lynx team coming off a 6-0 non-league win over Germantown (Germantown, TN). The Lynx record now stands at 6-0.