James River Knights (Buchanan, VA) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Carroll County Cavaliers (Hillsville, VA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Knights face the Northside Vikings (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, April 8. James River will attempt to better on its 5-2 season record. The Vikings enter the challenge with a 6-0 record after their 1-0 non-league win over William Byrd (Vinton, VA).

The Cavaliers now have a 3-3 record. They take the field next when they host Floyd County for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9. Carroll County will meet a Buffaloes squad coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Galax (Galax, VA). The Buffaloes record now stands at 1-0.