The Union Bears (Big Stone Gap, VA) soccer nudged the host Richlands Blue Tornado (Richlands, VA), 2-1 in Thursday's non-league bout.

With the win, Union moves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Marion (Marion, VA) to battle the Scarlet Hurricanes in a non-league bout on Tuesday, May 28. The Scarlet Hurricanes go into the bout with a record of 10-4. Marion won 5-1 in their recent non-league bout against Central Wise (Norton, VA)