Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Antioch Panthers (Antioch, CA) and the host Newark Memorial Cougars (Newark, CA), saw Antioch's soccer squad prevail over Newark Memorial by a score of 5-1.

The Panthers (1-5) will now prepare for their battle against Deer Valley (Antioch, CA). The Wolverines enter the Bay Valley battle with a 2-3 record. In their last battle, Deer Valley by Acalanes (Lafayette, CA), 3-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Cougars meet the Washington Huskies (Fremont, CA) in a Mission Valley match, on Wednesday, January 8. Newark Memorial will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Huskies come into the match with a 3-3 record after their 4-2 league loss to James Logan (Union City, CA).