In Friday's non-league battle, the visiting Modesto Panthers soccer squad scored a close 1-0 triumph over the Merced Bears.

The Panthers now hold a 5-0 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Oakdale for a non-league outing on Friday, September 4. Modesto will meet a Mustangs squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Beyer (Modesto, CA). The Mustangs record now stands at 2-0.

With the loss, Merced drops to 3-2 on the season. The Bears host Oakdale (Oakdale, CA) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league outing on Friday, September 4. The Mustangs come into the outing with a record of 2-0. Oakdale won 3-1 in their recent non-league outing against Beyer (Modesto, CA)