The Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA) soccer nipped the visiting Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA), 1-0 in Monday's league bout.

With the victory, Ponderosa moves its record to 9-6 on the year. The Bruins host Oakmont (Roseville, CA) to battle the Vikings in a bout on Wednesday, January 24. The Vikings enter the bout with a record of 5-8. Oakmont lost 6-0 in their recent league bout against West Park (Roseville, CA)

In their next game, the Hillmen battle the Lincoln Fighting Zebras (Lincoln, CA) in a bout, on Wednesday, January 24. Placer will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Fighting Zebras enter the bout with a 0-5 record after their 4-1 league loss to Nevada Union (Grass Valley, CA).