La Vega Pirates (Waco, TX) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Marlin Bulldogs (Marlin, TX), 2-0 in a league battle.

The Pirates (17-1) will now prepare for their battle against C.H. Yoe (Cameron, TX). The Yoemen go into the 4A Region 3 District 23 battle with a 9-12 record. In their last battle, C.H. Yoe nipped Hearne (Hearne, TX), 5-0, in a league battle.

The Bulldogs (8-9) will now prepare for their battle against Mexia (Mexia, TX). The Black Cats go into the 4A Region 3 District 23 battle with a 9-9 record. In their last contest, Mexia by Lorena (Lorena, TX), 2-1, in a league contest.