The El Capitan Gauchos (Merced, CA) soccer bounced the visiting Buhach Colony Thunder (Atwater, CA), 5-1 in Tuesday's league bout.

With the victory, El Capitan moves its record to 4-5 on the year. The Gauchos host Central Valley (Ceres, CA) to confront the Hawks in a Central California Conference bout on Thursday, January 18. The Hawks enter the bout with a record of 8-9. Central Valley lost 4-1 in their recent league bout against Golden Valley (Merced, CA)

In their next game, the Thunder confront the Merced Bears (Merced, CA) in a Central California Conference bout, on Thursday, January 18. Buhach Colony will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Bears enter the bout with a 3-6 record after their 11-0 league loss to Golden Valley (Merced, CA).