Lompoc Braves (Lompoc, CA) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Morro Bay Pirates (Morro Bay, CA), 5-3 in a league challenge.

Next, the Braves confront the Santa Ynez Pirates (Santa Ynez, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Lompoc will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 3-0 league win over Templeton (Templeton, CA).

The Pirates now possess a 4-12 record. They play next when they host Paso Robles for a test on Tuesday, January 16. Morro Bay will encounter a Bearcats squad coming off a 6-0 league win over Orcutt Academy (Orcutt, CA). The Bearcats record now stands at 10-3.