American Eagles (Fremont, CA) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Newark Memorial Cougars (Newark, CA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Eagles face the Clayton Valley Charter Ugly Eagles (Concord, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 20. American will attempt to better on its 8-2 season record. The Ugly Eagles enter the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 3-0 league win over Ygnacio Valley (Concord, CA).

The Cougars now have a 8-3 record. They take the field next when they host Washington for a Mission Valley test on Tuesday, January 23. Newark Memorial will meet a Huskies squad coming off a 1-0 league win over James Logan (Union City, CA). The Huskies record now stands at 4-4.