El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Marshall Eagles (Pasadena, CA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the South El Monte Eagles (South El Monte, CA) in a Mission Valley challenge, on Friday, January 12. El Monte will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 5-9 record after their 2-0 league loss to Arroyo (El Monte, CA).

The Eagles now possess a 5-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Mountain View for a Mission Valley challenge on Friday, January 12. Marshall will confront a Vikings team coming off a 3-1 league loss to El Monte (El Monte, CA). The Vikings record now stands at 9-9.