In Friday's league battle, the visiting Richlands Blue Tornado soccer squad scored a close 2-1 win over the Tazewell Bulldogs.

The Blue Tornado (1-9) will now prepare for their battle against Virginia High (Bristol, VA). The Bearcats go into the Southwest battle with a 6-0 record. In their last battle, Virginia High nipped Tazewell (Tazewell, VA), 7-1, in a league battle.

The Bulldogs (2-6) will now prepare for their battle against Graham (Bluefield, VA). The G-Men go into the Southwest battle with a 2-4 record. In their last battle, Graham was nudged by George Wythe (Wytheville, VA), 3-2, in a non-league battle.