Fans at Friday's league battle between the San Leandro Pirates (San Leandro, CA) and the host Mt. Eden Monarchs (Hayward, CA), saw San Leandro's soccer squad hold off Mt. Eden by a count of 2-1.

The Pirates (6-2) will now prepare for their battle against Alameda (Alameda, CA). The Hornets enter the battle with a 1-3 record. In their last battle, Alameda was edged by San Ramon Valley (Danville, CA), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Monarchs battle the Hayward Farmers (Hayward, CA) in a battle, on Tuesday, January 21. Mt. Eden will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Farmers enter the battle with a 5-3 record after their 1-0 league win over Alameda (Alameda, CA).