Valley Christian Defenders (Cerritos, CA) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Whittier Christian Heralds (La Habra, CA), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Defenders face the Maranatha Minutemen (Pasadena, CA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 20. Valley Christian will attempt to better on its 3-1 season record. The Minutemen enter the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 2-0 league win over Whittier Christian (La Habra, CA).

The Heralds now have a 1-5 record. They take the field next when they host Valley Christian for a challenge on Monday, January 30.