Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats (Cashiers, NC), 4-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Braves confront the Tri-County Jaguars (Murphy, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A challenge, on Thursday, May 9. Cherokee will attempt to better on its 6-9 season record. The Jaguars enter the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 6-0 league loss to Highlands (Highlands, NC).

The Bobcats now have a 0-13 record.