In Monday's league battle, the visiting Avery County Vikings soccer squad scored a close 3-1 win over the Madison Patriots.

The Vikings (11-2) will now prepare for their battle against Owen (Black Mountain, NC). The Warhorses go into the Western Highlands 1A/2A battle with a 13-1 record. In their last battle, Owen nipped NCSSM: Morganton (Morganton, NC), 7-0, in a league battle.

The Patriots (7-9) will now prepare for their battle against Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC). The Cougars go into the Western Highlands 1A/2A battle with a 11-6 record. In their last battle, Mountain Heritage nipped Mitchell (Bakersville, NC), 7-0, in a league battle.