Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) fans were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Pleasant Valley Vikings (Chico, CA), 4-3 in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Shasta Wolves (Redding, CA) in a Eastern Athletic challenge, on Wednesday, January 25. Chico will attempt to better on its 12-1 season record. The Wolves enter the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 1-0 league win over Enterprise (Redding, CA).

The Vikings now have a 12-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Red Bluff for a Eastern Athletic challenge on Wednesday, January 25. Pleasant Valley will confront a Spartans team coming off a 3-2 league win over Foothill (Palo Cedro, CA). The Spartans record now stands at 6-7.