In Monday's league battle, the host Branham Bruins soccer squad scored a close 5-3 triumph over the Prospect Panthers.

The Bruins (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Evergreen Valley (San Jose, CA). The Cougars come into the BVAL - MHAL battle with a 1-1 record. In their last battle, Evergreen Valley nudged Overfelt (San Jose, CA), 4-0, in a league battle.

The Panthers (0-1) will now prepare for their battle against Leigh (San Jose, CA). The Longhorns come into the non-league battle with a 2-0 record. In their last battle, Leigh Mt. Pleasant (San Jose, CA), 2-2, in a league battle.