In Friday's league battle, the host Malvern Leopards soccer squad scored a close 4-1 triumph over the Mena Bearcats.

The Leopards (4-5) will now prepare for their battle against Morrilton (Morrilton, AR). The Devil Dogs come into the 4A South battle with a 8-4 record. In their last battle, Morrilton by De Queen (De Queen, AR), 4-2, in a league battle.

The Bearcats (1-8) will now prepare for their battle against De Queen (De Queen, AR). The Leopards come into the 4A South battle with a 10-1 record. In their last battle, De Queen nudged Morrilton (Morrilton, AR), 4-2, in a league battle.