In Thursday's league battle, the host Marion Patriots soccer squad scored a close 2-0 triumph over the Batesville Pioneers.

The Patriots (6-8) will now prepare for their battle against Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR). The Raiders come into the 5A East battle with a 1-11 record. In their last battle, Nettleton by Valley View (Jonesboro, AR), 16-1, in a league battle.

The Pioneers (0-5) will now prepare for their battle against Greene County Tech (Paragould, AR). The Golden Eagles come into the 5A East battle with a 11-5 record. In their last battle, Greene County Tech nudged Marion (Marion, AR), 6-0, in a league battle.