Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Merced Bears (Merced, CA), 1-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Golden Valley moves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host El Capitan (Merced, CA) to clash with the Gauchos in a Central California Conference test on Wednesday, January 15. The Gauchos come into the test with a record of 4-4. El Capitan 2-2 in their recent league test against Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA)

The Bears now sport a 3-7 record. They take the field next when they host Atwater for a Central California Conference test on Wednesday, January 15.