Paradise Honors Panthers (Surprise, AZ) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North Eagles (Gilbert, AZ), 5-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Yuma Criminals (Yuma, AZ) in a 4A Skyline challenge, on Thursday, January 18. Paradise Honors will attempt to better on its 9-5 season record. The Criminals enter the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 9-1 non-league loss to Kofa (Yuma, AZ).

The Eagles now have a 3-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Cactus for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 12. American Leadership Academy - Gilbert North will confront a Cobras team coming off a 1-0 non-league win over Combs (San Tan Valley, AZ). The Cobras record now stands at 1-4.