It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but New Hanover had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They beat the Ashley Screaming Eagle by a goal, winning 3-2. The game was the first time New Hanover have beaten Ashley on their pitch since October 25, 2021.
New Hanover hit Ashley with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Tre Bennett, Deyson Castillo, and Fisher Manning.

Wildcats
| 11/13/25 @ Ashley | 3-2 |
| 11/10/25 vs Fuquay - Varina | 2-1 |
| 11/06/25 vs Wake Forest | 2-1 |
| 10/29/25 vs Topsail | 2-1 |
The victory (which was New Hanover's fourth in a row) raised their record to 16-5-2. As for Ashley, their defeat ended a four-match streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-5-3.
New Hanover has already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Chapel Hill on the 18th. Ashley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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