Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host NCSSM: Morganton (Morganton, NC), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Vikings confront the Mountain Heritage Cougars (Burnsville, NC) in a Western Highlands 1A/2A challenge, on Wednesday, October 11. Avery County will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 6-0 league loss to Owen (Black Mountain, NC).

The now possess a 6-4 record. They take the field next when they host Mountain Heritage for a Western Highlands 1A/2A challenge on Thursday, October 12. NCSSM: Morganton will confront a Cougars team coming off a 4-3 league loss to Avery County (Newland, NC). The Cougars record now stands at 10-5.