Fans at Wednesday's league battle between the El Cerrito Gauchos (El Cerrito, CA) and the host Pinole Valley Spartans (Pinole, CA), saw El Cerrito's soccer squad hold off Pinole Valley by a count of 2-1.

The Gauchos (5-1) will now prepare for their battle against Salesian College Preparatory (Richmond, CA). The Pride enter the battle with a 1-9 record.

Next up, the Spartans confront the Albany Cougars (Albany, CA) in a battle, on Tuesday, January 28. Pinole Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record. The Cougars enter the battle with a 5-2 record after their 5-0 league win over Salesian College Preparatory (Richmond, CA).