Safford Bulldogs (Safford, AZ) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Pueblo Warriors (Tucson, AZ), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Thatcher Eagles (Thatcher, AZ) in a 3A Southeast challenge, on Wednesday, January 17. Safford will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 10-4 record after their 4-1 league win over Palo Verde (Tucson, AZ).

The Warriors now possess a 3-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Sahuaro for a 4A Kino challenge on Wednesday, January 17. Pueblo will confront a Cougars team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Walden Grove (Sahuarita, AZ). The Cougars record now stands at 0-10.