Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Manteca Buffaloes (Manteca, CA) and the host Modesto Panthers (Modesto, CA), saw Manteca's soccer squad triumph over Modesto by a count of 5-0.

The Buffaloes (4-6) will now prepare for their battle against Patterson (Patterson, CA). The Tigers enter the Valley Oak League battle with a 3-4 record. In their last battle, Patterson was overwhelmed by Central Catholic (Modesto, CA), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Panthers battle the Turlock Bulldogs (Turlock, CA) in a Central California - CCAL battle, on Thursday, January 9. Modesto will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a 6-2 record after their 1-1 non-league Clovis East (Clovis, CA).