In Monday's league battle, the host Owen Warhorses soccer squad scored a close 3-0 triumph over the Mountain Heritage Cougars.

The Warhorses (9-4) will now prepare for their battle against Avery County (Newland, NC). The Vikings come into the Western Highlands 1A/2A battle with a 4-10 record. In their last battle, Avery County by Madison (Marshall, NC), 2-1, in a league battle.

The Cougars (1-7) will now prepare for their battle against Mitchell (Bakersville, NC). The Mountaineers come into the Western Highlands 1A/2A battle with a 0-12 record. In their last battle, Mitchell by Draughn (Valdese, NC), 6-0, in a league battle.