George Wythe Maroons (Wytheville, VA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA), 5-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Maroons confront the Fort Chiswell Pioneers (Max Meadows, VA) in a Mountain Empire challenge, on Tuesday, April 2. George Wythe will attempt to move on its 3-1 season record. The Pioneers enter the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 6-0 non-league loss to Marion (Marion, VA).

The Bears now possess a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they host Galax for a Mountain Empire challenge on Tuesday, April 2. Bland County will encounter a Maroon Tide squad coming off a 5-0 league loss to Giles (Pearisburg, VA). The Maroon Tide record now stands at 0-5.