Fans at Thursday's league battle between the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) and the host Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC), saw White Oak's soccer squad hold off Richlands by a count of 3-2.

The Vikings (8-9) will now prepare for their battle against West Carteret (Morehead City, NC). The Patriots enter the Coastal 3A battle with a 4-11 record. In their last battle, West Carteret was edged by Swansboro (Swansboro, NC), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC) in a Coastal 3A battle, on Monday, October 28. Richlands will attempt to upgrade on its 11-7 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 11-8 record after their 3-2 league loss to Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC).