Empire Ravens (Tucson, AZ) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Sahuaro Cougars (Tucson, AZ), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Ravens confront the Safford Bulldogs (Safford, AZ) in a 3A Southeast challenge, on Tuesday, January 30. Empire will attempt to move on its 9-6 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 11-5 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Sabino (Tucson, AZ).

The Cougars now possess a 0-13 record. They take the field next when they host Canyon del Oro for a 4A Kino challenge on Monday, January 29. Sahuaro will confront a Dorados team coming off a 3-0 league loss to Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, AZ). The Dorados record now stands at 3-7.