Newark Memorial Cougars (Newark, CA) fans were thrilled Wednesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Menlo-Atherton Bears (Atherton, CA), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars confront the San Ramon Valley Wolves (Danville, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 6. Newark Memorial will attempt to better on its 8-0 season record. The Wolves enter the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 3-0 non-league win over James Logan (Union City, CA).

The Bears now have a 4-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to South San Francisco for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. Menlo-Atherton will confront a Warriors team coming off a 6-0 non-league win over El Camino (South San Francisco, CA). The Warriors record now stands at 5-2.