Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Beyer Patriots (Modesto, CA) and the host Lathrop Spartans (Lathrop, CA), saw Beyer's soccer squad hold off Lathrop by a count of 1-0.

The Patriots (13-3) will now prepare for their battle against Johansen (Modesto, CA). The Vikings enter the Western Athletic Conference battle with a 7-3 record. In their last battle, Johansen tipped Livingston (Livingston, CA), 1-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Spartans battle the Pacheco Panthers (Los Banos, CA) in a Western Athletic Conference battle, on Tuesday, January 21. Lathrop will attempt to upgrade on its 2-13 season record.