Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Richlands Blue Tornado (Richlands, VA) and the host Tazewell Bulldogs (Tazewell, VA), saw Richlands's soccer squad triumph over Tazewell by a count of 8-1.

The Blue Tornado (2-7) will now prepare for their battle against Marion (Marion, VA). The Scarlet Hurricanes enter the Southwest battle with a 4-3 record. In their last battle, Marion was overwhelmed by Graham (Bluefield, VA), 5-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Bulldogs battle the Lebanon Pioneers (Lebanon, VA) in a Southwest battle, on Tuesday, April 29. Tazewell will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Pioneers enter the battle with a 6-5 record after their 1-1 non-league Gate City (Gate City, VA).