The Midland Trail Patriots soccer team (Hico, WV), was overwhelmed 5-0 in Thursday's non-league outing with the visiting James Monroe Mavericks (Lindside, WV)

With the win, James Monroe advances its record to 2-0 on the campaign. The Mavericks host Mercer Christian Academy (Princeton, WV) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league outing on Tuesday, August 30. The Cavaliers go into the outing with a record of 3-0. Mercer Christian Academy won 5-2 in their recent league outing against Grace Christian (Huntington, WV)

In their next game, the Patriots play the Pocahontas County Warriors (Dunmore, WV) in a Coalfield A outing, on Saturday, August 27. Midland Trail will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record. The Warriors go into the outing with a 1-0 record after their 5-3 non-league win over Bluefield (Bluefield, WV).