The Lompoc Braves (Lompoc, CA) soccer nipped the host Santa Ynez Pirates (Santa Ynez, CA), 1-0 in Friday's league challenge.

The Braves now hold a 3-8 record. They play next when they travel to Pioneer Valley for a challenge on Friday, January 31.

With the loss, Santa Ynez moves to 1-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to Cabrillo (Lompoc, CA) to encounter the Conquistadores in a challenge on Tuesday, January 28. The Conquistadores go into the challenge with a record of 2-4. Cabrillo lost 5-0 in their recent league challenge against Pioneer Valley (Santa Maria, CA)