Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Xavier Prep Saints (Palm Desert, CA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Knights confront the Palm Desert Aztecs (Palm Desert, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Friday, January 13. Shadow Hills will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record. The Aztecs enter the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 4-0 league win over Rancho Mirage (Rancho Mirage, CA).

The Saints now possess a 6-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Palm Springs for a Desert Empire challenge on Friday, January 13. Xavier Prep will confront a Indians team coming off a 1-0 league win over La Quinta (La Quinta, CA). The Indians record now stands at 5-3.