Fans at Wednesday's league battle between the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) and the visiting Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC), saw Franklin's soccer squad knock off Smoky Mountain by a count of 3-1.

The Panthers (7-11) will now prepare for their battle against West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC). The Falcons enter the Mountain Seven 3A battle with a 11-6 record. In their last battle, West Henderson tipped Tuscola (Waynesville, NC), 1-0, in a league game.

The Mustangs (9-8) will now prepare for their game against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC). The Mountaineers enter the Mountain Seven 3A game with a 9-7 record. In their last game, Tuscola by West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC), 1-0, in a league game.