Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) and the host William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA), saw Franklin County's soccer squad hold off William Byrd by a count of 2-1.

The Eagles (10-0) will now prepare for their battle against Staunton River (Moneta, VA). The Golden Eagles enter the Blue Ridge battle with a 8-3 record. In their last battle, Staunton River was edged by Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Terriers confront the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (Daleville, VA) in a Blue Ridge battle, on Tuesday, May 6. William Byrd will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Cavaliers enter the battle with a 5-6 record after their 2-1 league win over Staunton River (Moneta, VA).