The Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA) soccer nipped the host Atwater Falcons (Atwater, CA), 4-3 in Tuesday's league bout.

With the victory, Golden Valley moves its record to 10-1 on the year. The Cougars host Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) to battle the Thunder in a Central California Conference bout on Thursday, January 26. The Thunder enter the bout with a record of 3-12. Buhach Colony lost 4-1 in their recent league bout against Merced (Merced, CA)

In their next game, the Falcons battle the El Capitan Gauchos (Merced, CA) in a Central California Conference bout, on Thursday, January 26. Atwater will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Gauchos enter the bout with a 4-8 record after their 0-0 league Central Valley (Ceres, CA).