In Thursday's league battle, the host Thaden Barnstormer soccer squad scored a close 2-0 triumph over the Eureka Springs Highlanders.

The Barnstormer (1-0) will now prepare for their battle against Decatur (Decatur, AR). The Bulldogs come into the 3A West battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Decatur by Green Forest (Green Forest, AR), 6-0, in a league battle.

The Highlanders (0-2) will now prepare for their battle against Life Way Christian (Centerton, AR). The Warriors come into the 3A West battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Life Way Christian by Shiloh Christian (Springdale, AR), 5-1, in a non-league battle.