Morro Bay Pirates (Morro Bay, CA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Pirates confront the Lompoc Braves (Lompoc, CA) in a Central Coast Athletic challenge, on Friday, January 13. Morro Bay will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Braves enter the challenge with a 3-7 record after their 3-1 league win over Templeton (Templeton, CA).

The Panthers now possess a 1-13 record. They take the field next when they host Righetti for a Central Coast Athletic challenge on Friday, January 13. Pioneer Valley will confront a Warriors team coming off a 4-0 league win over Orcutt Academy (Orcutt, CA). The Warriors record now stands at 9-4.