Fans at Friday's league battle between the China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX) and the host Hearne Eagles (Hearne, TX), saw China Spring's soccer squad hold off Hearne by a score of 2-1.

The Cougars (12-7) will now prepare for their battle against Lorena (Lorena, TX). The Leopards enter the 4A Region 3 District 23 battle with a 15-5 record. In their last battle, Lorena La Vega (Waco, TX), 1-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Connally Cadets (Waco, TX) in a 4A Region 3 District 23 battle, on Monday, March 10. Hearne will attempt to improve on its 3-13 season record. The Cadets enter the battle with a 5-14 record after their 3-0 league loss to Mexia (Mexia, TX).