In Wednesday's league battle, the host Owen Warhorses soccer squad scored a close 5-0 triumph over the Avery County Vikings.

The Warhorses (9-1) will now prepare for their battle against Madison (Marshall, NC). The Patriots come into the Western Highlands 1A/2A battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, Madison nudged Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC), 1-0, in a league battle.

The Vikings (1-3) will now prepare for their battle against Mitchell (Bakersville, NC). The Mountaineers come into the Western Highlands 1A/2A battle with a 1-5 record. In their last battle, Mitchell was overwhelmed by Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC), 6-0, in a league battle.