In Thursday's league battle, the host Alcoa Tornadoes soccer squad scored a close 3-1 win over the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders.

The Tornadoes (6-8) will now prepare for their battle against Maryville Christian (Maryville, TN). The Eagles go into the non-league battle with a 7-1 record. In their last battle, Maryville Christian Karns (Knoxville, TN), 2-2, in a non-league battle.

The Highlanders (7-3) will now prepare for their battle against West (Knoxville, TN). The Rebels go into the non-league battle with a 11-1 record. In their last battle, West nipped Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge, TN), 2-1, in a league battle.