Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Braves confront the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, April 28. Cherokee will attempt to better on its 5-5 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 9-0 league win over Franklin (Franklin, NC).

The Yellowjackets now have a 1-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Highlands for a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge on Tuesday, April 25. Hayesville will confront a Highlanders team coming off a 7-0 league win over Hayesville (Hayesville, NC). The Highlanders record now stands at 7-4.