Exeter Monarchs (Exeter, CA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Kerman Lions (Kerman, CA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Monarchs confront the Sierra Pacific Golden Bears (Hanford, CA) in a Tri-County - Kings Canyon challenge, on Wednesday, February 1. Exeter will attempt to move on its 15-2 season record. The Golden Bears enter the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 2-0 league loss to Kingsburg (Kingsburg, CA).

The Lions now possess a 11-8 record. They take the field next when they host Central Valley Christian for a Tri-County - Kings Canyon challenge on Wednesday, February 1.