In Monday's league challenge, the McClatchy Lions (Sacramento, CA) soccer team nipped the visiting Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA), by a score of 2-1.

Next, the Lions confront the Grant Pacers (Sacramento, CA) in a Metropolitan Conference challenge, on Wednesday, January 24. McClatchy will attempt to better on its 13-4 season record. The Pacers enter the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 3-2 league loss to River City (West Sacramento, CA).

The Mustangs now have a 6-7 record. They take the field next when they host Kennedy for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 24. Monterey Trail will confront a Cougars team coming off a 1-0 non-league loss to Franklin (Elk Grove, CA). The Cougars record now stands at 7-5.