Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) and the visiting Palo Verde Titans (Tucson, AZ), saw Thatcher's soccer squad hold off Palo Verde by a count of 2-1.

The Eagles (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Safford (Safford, AZ). The Bulldogs come into the 3A South test with a 2-7 record. In their last test, Safford Sabino (Tucson, AZ), 0-0, in a league test.

The Titans now sport a 3-7 record. They take the field next when they host Catalina for a 3A South test on Wednesday, January 28.