Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) supporters were pleased Saturday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Shadow Mountain Matadors (Phoenix, AZ), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Eagles confront the Desert Ridge Jaguars (Mesa, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 5. Thatcher will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Jaguars enter the challenge with a 4-5 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Maricopa (Maricopa, AZ).

The Matadors now possess a 1-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Coconino for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 9. Shadow Mountain will confront a Panthers team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Glendale (Glendale, AZ). The Panthers record now stands at 2-6.