Nimitz Cougars (Houston, TX) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Cypress Lakes Spartans (Katy, TX), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Coming up next, the Cougars meet the Dickinson Gators (Dickinson, TX) in a non-league test, on Friday, January 12. Nimitz will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Gators come into the test with a 1-1 record after their 3-3 non-league Westside (Houston, TX).

With the loss, Cypress Lakes drops to 4-1 on the season. The Spartans travel to Aldine (Houston, TX) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league test on Friday, January 12. The Mustangs come into the test with a record of 0-3. Aldine 2-2 in their recent non-league test against Alief Hastings (Houston, TX)