Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Marion Patriots (Marion, AR) and the host Nettleton Raiders (Jonesboro, AR), saw Marion's soccer squad hold off Nettleton by a score of 2-1.

The Patriots (3-7) will now prepare for their battle against Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR). The Raiders enter the 5A East battle with a 3-9 record. In their last battle, Nettleton was edged by Marion (Marion, AR), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Raiders confront the Marion Patriots (Marion, AR) in a 5A East battle, on Friday, April 18. Nettleton will attempt to improve on its 3-9 season record. The Patriots enter the battle with a 3-7 record after their 2-1 league win over Nettleton (Jonesboro, AR).