The Lathrop Spartans (Lathrop, CA) soccer nipped the host Ceres Bulldogs (Ceres, CA), 3-2 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Lathrop moves its record to 13-4 on the year. The Spartans host Beyer (Modesto, CA) to confront the Patriots in a Western Athletic Conference bout on Monday, January 22. The Patriots enter the bout with a record of 2-12.

In their next game, the Bulldogs confront the Johansen Vikings (Modesto, CA) in a Western Athletic Conference bout, on Monday, January 22. Ceres will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Vikings enter the bout with a 8-8 record after their 2-0 league loss to Pacheco (Los Banos, CA).