Portola Bulldogs (Irvine, CA) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Northwood Timberwolves (Irvine, CA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the Laguna Hills Hawks (Laguna Hills, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Portola will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record. The Hawks enter the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 1-0 league win over University (Irvine, CA).

The Timberwolves now have a 6-3 record. They take the field next when they host Sage Hill for a challenge on Tuesday, January 16. Northwood will confront a Lightning team coming off a 1-0 non-league loss to Foothill (Santa Ana, CA). The Lightning record now stands at 0-1.