Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Bellevue Comets (Bellevue, IA) and the host West Branch Bears (West Branch, IA), saw Bellevue's soccer squad prevail over West Branch by a count of 5-1.

The Comets (6-4) will now prepare for their battle against Northeast (Goose Lake, IA). The Rebels enter the non-league battle with a 2-8 record. In their last battle, Northeast tipped Monticello (Monticello, IA), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Bears battle the Anamosa Raiders (Anamosa, IA) in a River Valley battle, on Monday, May 5. West Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 5-3 season record. The Raiders enter the battle with a 4-3 record after their 8-0 league win over Monticello (Monticello, IA).