The Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) soccer nipped the host Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA), 2-1 in Tuesday's league bout.

With the victory, Placer moves its record to 5-6 on the year. The Hillmen travel to Lincoln (Lincoln, CA) to battle the Fighting Zebras in a bout on Thursday, January 25. The Fighting Zebras enter the bout with a record of 4-6. Lincoln won 4-0 in their recent league bout against Nevada Union (Grass Valley, CA)

In their next game, the Bruins battle the Oakmont Vikings (Roseville, CA) in a bout, on Thursday, January 25. Ponderosa will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Vikings enter the bout with a 2-9 record after their 1-0 league loss to West Park (Roseville, CA).