In Friday's league battle, the host Mendota Aztecs soccer squad scored a close 3-0 triumph over the Avenal Buccaneers.

The Aztecs (9-9) will now prepare for their battle against Firebaugh (Firebaugh, CA). The Eagles come into the West Sierra battle with a 3-12 record. In their last battle, Firebaugh nudged Tranquillity (Tranquillity, CA), 1-0, in a league bout.

In their next game, the Buccaneers battle the Dos Palos Broncos (Dos Palos, CA) in a West Sierra bout, on Tuesday, January 16. Avenal will attempt to move on its 1-10 season record. The Broncos enter the bout with a 4-10 record after their 2-1 league loss to Coalinga (Coalinga, CA).