The Avery County Vikings soccer team (Newland, NC), was nipped 2-1 in Monday's league outing with the visiting Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC)

With the win, Madison advances its record to 3-10 on the campaign. The Patriots host Draughn (Valdese, NC) to play the Wildcats in a Western Highlands 1A/2A outing on Wednesday, October 19. The Wildcats go into the outing with a record of 3-13. Draughn won 3-0 in their recent league outing against Mitchell (Bakersville, NC)

In their next game, the Vikings play the Owen Warhorses (Black Mountain, NC) in a Western Highlands 1A/2A outing, on Wednesday, October 19. Avery County will attempt to advance on its 2-9 season record. The Warhorses go into the outing with a 13-2 record after their 3-0 league win over Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC).