Dinuba Emperors (Dinuba, CA) fans were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Hanford Bullpups (Hanford, CA), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Emperors confront the Tulare Western Mustangs (Tulare, CA) in a West Yosemite challenge, on Thursday, January 12. Dinuba will attempt to better on its 7-8 season record. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a 7-7 record after their 2-1 league loss to Mission Oak (Tulare, CA).

The Bullpups now have a 6-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Tulare Union for a West Yosemite battle on Thursday, January 12. Hanford will clash with a The Tribe squad coming off a 1-0 league loss to Lemoore (Lemoore, CA). The The Tribe record now stands at 5-7.