In Monday's league contest, the Highlands Highlanders (Highlands, NC) soccer team routed the visiting Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC), by a count of 9-1.

Next, the Highlanders battle the Murphy Bulldogs (Murphy, NC) in a Smoky Mountain 1A contest, on Wednesday, September 18. Highlands will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 3-6 record after their 3-2 league win over Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, NC).

The Braves (0-3) will now prepare for their contest against Andrews (Andrews, NC). The Wildcats enter the Smoky Mountain 1A contest with a 0-2 record. In their last contest, Andrews was overwhelmed by Swain County (Bryson City, NC), 4-0, in a league contest.