Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Xavier College Prep Gators (Phoenix, AZ) and the visiting Pinnacle Pioneers (Phoenix, AZ), saw Xavier College Prep's soccer squad hold off Pinnacle by a count of 1-0.

The Gators (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against Desert Vista (Phoenix, AZ). The Thunder enter the non-league battle with a 10-4 record. In their last battle, Desert Vista tipped Millennium (Goodyear, AZ), 4-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Pioneers battle the Boulder Creek Jaguars (Anthem, AZ) in a 6A Desert Valley battle, on Wednesday, January 22. Pinnacle will attempt to upgrade on its 8-7 season record. The Jaguars enter the battle with a 10-0 record after their 2-1 league win over O'Connor (Phoenix, AZ).