The NCSSM: Morganton (Morganton, NC) soccer nipped the host Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC), 1-0 in Monday's league bout.

With the victory, NCSSM: Morganton moves its record to 2-2 on the year. The travel to Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC) to confront the Cougars in a Western Highlands 1A/2A bout on Wednesday, March 13. The Cougars enter the bout with a record of 0-1. Mountain Heritage 0-0 in their recent non-league bout against Erwin (Asheville, NC)

In their next game, the Vikings confront the Draughn Wildcats (Valdese, NC) in a Western Highlands 1A/2A bout, on Wednesday, March 13. Avery County will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the bout with a 2-1 record after their 2-1 league loss to Owen (Black Mountain, NC).