In Thursday's league battle, the host Buckingham Knights soccer squad scored a close 4-2 triumph over the Nottoway Cougars.

The Knights (1-5) will now prepare for their battle against Amelia County (Amelia Court House, VA). The Raiders come into the James River battle with a 3-4 record. In their last battle, Amelia County by Prince Edward County (Farmville, VA), 3-2, in a league battle.

The Cougars (2-5) will now prepare for their battle against Randolph-Henry (Charlotte Court House, VA). The Statesmen come into the James River battle with a 5-3 record. In their last battle, Randolph-Henry nudged Buckingham (Buckingham, VA), 5-0, in a league battle.