Albany Cougars (Albany, CA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Saint Mary's Panthers (Albany, CA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Cougars confront the El Cerrito Gauchos (El Cerrito, CA) in a TCAL - Rock challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Albany will attempt to move on its 4-0 season record. The Gauchos enter the challenge with a 1-4 record after their 3-0 league win over Vallejo (Vallejo, CA).

The Panthers now possess a 1-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bethel for a TCAL - Rock challenge on Tuesday, January 16. Saint Mary's will confront a Jaguars team coming off a 2-0 league loss to Richmond (Richmond, CA). The Jaguars record now stands at 3-11.