In Friday's league battle, the visiting El Monte Lions soccer squad scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Arroyo Knights.

The Lions (5-10) will now prepare for their battle against Gabrielino (San Gabriel, CA). The Eagles come into the Mission Valley battle with a 7-1 record. In their last battle, Gabrielino was nudged by Mountain View (El Monte, CA), 1-0, in a league battle.

The Knights (5-8) will now prepare for their battle against Rosemead (Rosemead, CA). The Panthers come into the Mission Valley battle with a 3-10 record. In their last battle, Rosemead nudged El Monte (El Monte, CA), 2-1, in a league battle.