Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC), 9-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Vikings confront the NCSSM: Morganton (Morganton, NC) in a Western Highlands 1A/2A challenge, on Monday, April 15. Avery County will attempt to better on its 5-5 season record. The enter the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Draughn (Valdese, NC).

The Mountaineers now have a 0-8 record. They take the field next when they host Madison for a Western Highlands 1A/2A challenge on Monday, April 15. Mitchell will confront a Patriots team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 9-0.