Searcy Lions (Searcy, AR) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Marion Patriots (Marion, AR), 8-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Jonesboro Hurricane (Jonesboro, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, April 12. Searcy will attempt to better on its 3-2 season record.

The Patriots now have a 5-6 record. They take the field next when they host Valley View for a 5A East challenge on Thursday, April 6. Marion will confront a Blazers team coming off a 14-0 league win over Paragould (Paragould, AR). The Blazers record now stands at 6-3.