Fans at Tuesday's non-league battle between the Gilbert Christian Knights (Gilbert, AZ) and the host Northwest Christian Crusaders (Phoenix, AZ), saw Gilbert Christian's soccer squad hold off Northwest Christian by a count of 2-1.

The Knights (8-3) will now prepare for their battle against ALA - West Foothills (Waddell, AZ). The Guardians enter the non-league battle with a 6-3 record. In their last battle, ALA - West Foothills was edged by Valley Christian (Chandler, AZ), 3-2, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Crusaders battle the Valley Christian Trojans (Chandler, AZ) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, January 23. Northwest Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 11-2 season record. The Trojans enter the battle with a 9-6 record after their 3-2 non-league win over ALA - West Foothills (Waddell, AZ).