The Monroe Vikings (North Hills, CA) soccer nipped the host Verdugo Hills Dons (Tujunga, CA), 3-2 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Monroe moves its record to 2-5 on the year. The Vikings travel to Grant (Van Nuys, CA) to confront the Lancers in a East Valley bout on Wednesday, January 18. The Lancers enter the bout with a record of 5-6. Grant won 1-0 in their recent league bout against Verdugo Hills (Tujunga, CA)

In their next game, the Dons confront the Arleta Mustangs (Arleta, CA) in a East Valley bout, on Wednesday, January 18. Verdugo Hills will attempt to move on its 0-6 season record. The Mustangs enter the bout with a 8-3 record after their 0-0 league Chavez (San Fernando, CA).