In Tuesday's league battle, the host Lompoc Braves soccer squad scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Santa Ynez Pirates.

The Braves (5-5) will now prepare for their battle against Templeton (Templeton, CA). The Eagles come into the Sunset battle with a 3-8 record. In their last battle, Templeton nudged Orcutt Academy (Orcutt, CA), 2-0, in a league match.

With the loss, Santa Ynez drops to 5-11 on the season. The Pirates host Paso Robles (Paso Robles, CA) to encounter the Bearcats in a Sunset match on Friday, January 19. The Bearcats come into the match with a record of 11-3. Paso Robles won 3-0 in their recent league match against Morro Bay (Morro Bay, CA)