In Thursday's non-league contest, the Salem Spartans (Salem, VA) soccer team edged the visiting Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (Daleville, VA), by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Spartans battle the Pulaski County Cougars (Dublin, VA) in a River Ridge contest, on Friday, April 25. Salem will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Cougars enter the contest with a 0-8 record after their 5-1 league loss to Christiansburg (Christiansburg, VA).

The Cavaliers (3-5) will now prepare for their contest against Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA). The Eagles enter the Blue Ridge contest with a 8-0 record. In their last contest, Franklin County held off Fleming (Roanoke, VA), 8-0, in a league contest.