Ryan Raiders (Denton, TX) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Richland Royals (North Richland Hills, TX), 3-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Raiders confront the Colleyville Heritage Panthers (Colleyville, TX) in a 5A Region 1 District 7 challenge, on Tuesday, March 19. Ryan will attempt to move on its 3-17 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 17-0 record after their 3-0 league win over Birdville (North Richland Hills, TX).

The Royals now possess a 7-15 record. They take the field next when they host Grapevine for a 5A Region 1 District 7 challenge on Tuesday, March 19. Richland will confront a Mustangs team coming off a 2-1 league win over Argyle (Argyle, TX). The Mustangs record now stands at 13-6.