El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Arroyo Knights (El Monte, CA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Gabrielino Eagles (San Gabriel, CA) in a Mission Valley challenge, on Monday, January 22. El Monte will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 1-1 league South El Monte (South El Monte, CA).

The Knights now possess a 5-7 record. They take the field next when they host Mountain View for a Mission Valley challenge on Thursday, January 18. Arroyo will confront a Vikings team coming off a 4-1 league win over Rosemead (Rosemead, CA). The Vikings record now stands at 10-10.