Searcy Lions (Searcy, AR) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR), 9-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Marion Patriots (Marion, AR) in a 5A East challenge, on Tuesday, April 5. Searcy will attempt to better on its 5-0 season record. The Patriots enter the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 2-2 league Batesville (Batesville, AR).

The Raiders now have a 3-6 record. They take the field next when they host Batesville for a 5A East challenge on Tuesday, April 5. Nettleton will confront a Pioneers team coming off a 2-2 league Marion (Marion, AR). The Pioneers record now stands at 2-5.