Kennedy Thunderbirds (Delano, CA) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host McFarland Cougars (McFarland, CA), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Thunderbirds confront the Shafter Generals (Shafter, CA) in a South Sequoia challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Kennedy will attempt to move on its 5-6 season record. The Generals enter the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 4-1 league loss to Delano (Delano, CA).

The Cougars now possess a 5-10 record. They take the field next when they travel to Delano for a South Sequoia challenge on Tuesday, January 16. McFarland will confront a Tigers team coming off a 2-0 league loss to Wasco (Wasco, CA). The Tigers record now stands at 7-10.