The Pioneer Patriots (Woodland, CA) soccer nudged the host Mira Loma Matadors (Sacramento, CA), 2-1 in Thursday's league bout.

With the win, Pioneer moves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Patriots host Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA) to battle the Knights in a Golden Empire League bout on Friday, January 27. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 10-6. Rio Linda won 4-3 in their recent league bout against Woodland (Woodland, CA)

In their next game, the Matadors battle the Mesa Verde Mavericks (Citrus Heights, CA) in a Golden Empire League bout, on Friday, January 27. Mira Loma will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Mavericks go into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 6-1 league loss to Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA).