The Turlock Bulldogs (Turlock, CA) soccer nipped the host Merced Bears (Merced, CA), 2-1 in Wednesday's league bout.

With the victory, Turlock moves its record to 12-3 on the year. The Bulldogs host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to confront the Thunder in a Central California Conference bout on Friday, January 19. The Thunder enter the bout with a record of 6-2. Buhach Colony won 1-0 in their recent league bout against El Capitan (Merced, CA)

In their next game, the Bears confront the Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA) in a Central California Conference bout, on Friday, January 19. Merced will attempt to move on its 4-7 season record. The Falcons enter the bout with a 6-4 record after their 2-1 league win over Golden Valley (Merced, CA).