The Avenal Buccaneers soccer team (Avenal, CA), was nipped 2-1 in Wednesday's league outing with the visiting Firebaugh Eagles (Firebaugh, CA)

With the win, Firebaugh advances its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Eagles host Coalinga (Coalinga, CA) to play the Horned Toads in a West Sierra outing on Friday, January 12. The Horned Toads go into the outing with a record of 6-9. Coalinga lost 3-1 in their recent league outing against Mendota (Mendota, CA)

In their next game, the Buccaneers play the Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) in a Northwest Sierra outing, on Friday, January 12. Avenal will attempt to advance on its 6-5 season record. The Tigers go into the outing with a 4-7 record after their 5-4 league win over Dos Palos (Dos Palos, CA).