Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Lake Gibson Braves (Lakeland, FL) and the host Lake Region Thunder (Eagle Lake, FL), saw Lake Gibson's soccer squad hold off Lake Region by a count of 2-1.

The Braves (15-4) will now prepare for their battle against Wesley Chapel (Wesley Chapel, FL). The Wildcats enter the non-league battle with a 10-5 record.

Next up, the Thunder confront the Lake Wales Highlanders (Lake Wales, FL) in a 4A - Region R2 - District D7 battle, on Wednesday, January 15. Lake Region will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Highlanders enter the battle with a 7-7 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Davenport (Davenport, FL).