Rhea County Golden Eagles (Evensville, TN) fans were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Howard Tech Hustlin' Tigers (Chattanooga, TN), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Golden Eagles confront the Ooltewah Owls (Ooltewah, TN) in a 3A District 5 challenge, on Thursday, April 13. Rhea County will attempt to better on its 9-1 season record. The Owls enter the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 6-1 non-league win over Chattanooga Prep (Chattanooga, TN).

The Hustlin' Tigers now have a 2-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Walker Valley for a 3A District 5 challenge on Thursday, April 13. Howard Tech will confront a Mustangs team coming off a 1-1 non-league East Hamilton (Ooltewah, TN). The Mustangs record now stands at 5-1.