In Friday's league battle, the visiting Richlands Blue Tornado soccer squad scored a close 3-1 triumph over the Tazewell Bulldogs.

The Blue Tornado (7-1) will now prepare for their battle against Virginia High (Bristol, VA). The Bearcats come into the Southwest battle with a 3-4 record. In their last battle, Virginia High by Honaker (Honaker, VA), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

The Bulldogs (5-2) will now prepare for their battle against Union (Appalachia, VA). The Bears come into the non-league battle with a 7-2 record. In their last battle, Union nudged Lee (Jonesville, VA), 14-0, in a league battle.