In Thursday's league battle, the visiting Hermiston Bulldogs soccer squad scored a close 4-1 triumph over the Walla Walla Blue Devils.

The Bulldogs (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Kennewick (Kennewick, WA). The Lions come into the 3A/4A Mid-Columbia battle with a 3-12 record. In their last battle, Kennewick Hanford (Richland, WA), 1-1, in a league battle.

The Blue Devils (3-12) will now prepare for their battle against Richland (Richland, WA). The Bombers come into the 3A/4A Mid-Columbia battle with a 10-5 record. In their last battle, Richland nudged Southridge (Kennewick, WA), 2-0, in a league battle.