Esparto Spartans (Esparto, CA) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Highlands Scots (North Highlands, CA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Spartans confront the Golden Sierra Grizzlies (Garden Valley, CA) in a Sierra Delta League challenge, on Monday, January 29. Esparto will attempt to better on its 6-7 season record. The Grizzlies enter the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 7-0 league win over Highlands (North Highlands, CA).

The Scots now have a 2-7 record. They take the field next when they travel to Woodland Christian for a Sierra Delta League challenge on Monday, January 29. Highlands will confront a Cardinals team coming off a 0-0 league San Juan (Citrus Heights, CA). The Cardinals record now stands at 10-1.