Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the NCSSM: Morganton Dragons (Morganton, NC) and the visiting Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC), saw NCSSM: Morganton's soccer squad knock off Avery County by a count of 3-0.

The Dragons (6-4) will now prepare for their battle against Carolina International (Concord, NC). The Comets enter the Catawba River 1A/2A/3A battle with a 1-9 record.

Next up, the Vikings battle the Hendersonville Bearcats (Hendersonville, NC) in a Western Highlands 2A/3A battle, on Monday, September 29. Avery County will attempt to move on its 1-11 season record. The Bearcats come into the match with a 3-6 record after their 4-2 league loss to Owen (Black Mountain, NC).