The Mayor’s Cup will be at stake when Catawba (1-0) plays Livingstone (0-1) tonight at the Blue Bears’ Alumni Stadium.
Catawba is 13-0 against the Blue Bears and has won all 12 “Mayor’s Cup” contests.
Catawba opened with a 10-9 home win against West Liberty, while Livingstone lost 34-17 at J.C. Smith. Both teams have new head coaches, with Curtis Walker piloting the Indians and Daryl Williams leading the Blue Bears.
Salisbury (7-1) beat Ledford 5-1 on Thursday.
Landon Goodman’s header on a cross by Carlos Zanudo gave the Hornets the first goal. Ledford scored on a penalty kick for a 1-1 tie at halftime.
Emmy Turcios assisted on goal by Bobby Cardelle to put Salisbury ahead to stay, and Cardelle assisted on a left-footed goal by Clint Comadoll for a 3-1 lead. Josua Lynch’s first career goal on a PK made it 4-1. The Hornets closed the scoring when Matt Washko got his first career goal off a blast by John Canipe that was deflected by the keeper.
“It was a classic case of right place at the right time, and he knew what to do with it,” Salisbury coach Matt Parrish said. “He hit a top-shelf, back-post shot that found side netting from 14 yards out. It was outstanding.”
Ranked second in 2A, Salisbury is at home against Central Cabarrus, CATA and CCC opponent East Davidson on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
• Salisbury’s jayvees won 3-1.
Catawba Valley Community College swept Guilford Tech. Aimee Cloninger (Carson) had nine kills, nine digs and six aces.
• CVCC also swept Brunswick CC with Cloninger getting 11 kills.
Gracie Honeycutt had three hits as Erwin beat Southeast 11-1.
Mackenzie Sprinkle had two hits. Caroline Johnson and Anna Shafer did the pitching, and the Eagles (3-1) played great defense.
The Catawba baseball and softball teams announced an Alumni Challenge during Family Weekend on Sept. 21.
Whether you were a former baseball player, softball player or a college alum you are invited to play in softball games which will be played at Newman Park prior to the football game. You will also still have plenty of time for tailgating before the game.
Those interested in playing will be divided into teams with men playing at noon and 1 p.m. and the women at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each game will be limited to one hour. All you will need to play is a glove and sneakers, but no spikes or cleats.
Join the fun and fellowship. Games will use 70-foot bases and you will be swinging for the big fence at Newman Park. Contact coach Jim Gantt at jimgantt@catawba.edu or 704-637-4281.

Registration for the fall session of Girls on the Run in Rowan or Iredell counties is now under way. Registrations are open through Sept. 25, and scholarships are available for financial assistance to youth participants.
There is a schedule change for the Salisbury City Park location. Classes will be held on Monday and Thursday beginning at 4 p.m. for young ladies in grades 3-5.
The area GOTR 5k will be presented by Iredell Health System and hosted by Catawba on Saturday, Dec. 14. Contact April Marshall at oreo67@msn.com.