In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Pinnacle Pioneers soccer squad scored a close 7-0 win over the Highland Hawks.

The Pioneers (8-1) will now prepare for their battle against Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ). The Firebirds go into the 6A Desert Valley battle with a 6-0 record. In their last battle, Chaparral nipped Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, AZ), 6-0, in a non-league battle.

The Hawks (3-4) will now prepare for their battle against Mountain Pointe (Phoenix, AZ). The Pride go into the 6A Central battle with a 3-2 record. In their last battle, Mountain Pointe Kofa (Yuma, AZ), 4-4, in a non-league battle.