Franklin Wildcats (Elk Grove, CA) supporters were pleased Wednesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Laguna Creek Cardinals (Elk Grove, CA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats confront the Pleasant Grove Eagles (Elk Grove, CA) in a Delta League challenge, on Friday, January 5. Franklin will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 4-1 league win over Sheldon (Sacramento, CA).

The Cardinals now possess a 5-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Monterey Trail for a Metropolitan Conference challenge on Tuesday, January 9. Laguna Creek will confront a Mustangs team coming off a 4-0 non-league loss to West (Tracy, CA). The Mustangs record now stands at 7-6.