Richlands Blue Tornado (Richlands, VA) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Lebanon Pioneers (Lebanon, VA), 1-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Richlands advances its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Blue Tornado host Central Wise (Norton, VA) to clash with the Warriors in a non-league test on Friday, May 2. The Warriors enter the battle with a record of 8-0. Central Wise won 1-0 in their recent league battle against Gate City (Gate City, VA)

Next up, the Pioneers confront the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes (Marion, VA) in a Southwest battle, on Tuesday, May 6. Lebanon will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Scarlet Hurricanes enter the battle with a 4-6 record after their 2-0 league loss to Virginia High (Bristol, VA).