Newark Memorial Cougars (Newark, CA) supporters were pleased Saturday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Richmond Oilers (Richmond, CA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars confront the James Logan Colts (Union City, CA) in a Mission Valley challenge, on Wednesday, January 17. Newark Memorial will attempt to move on its 12-0 season record. The Colts enter the challenge with a 8-5 record after their 0-0 league Moreau Catholic (Hayward, CA).

The Oilers now possess a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they host Vallejo for a TCAL - Rock challenge on Tuesday, January 16. Richmond will confront a Redhawks team coming off a 3-0 league loss to El Cerrito (El Cerrito, CA). The Redhawks record now stands at 1-7.