The Valley Christian Defenders soccer team (Cerritos, CA), 3-1 in Friday's league match with the host Maranatha Minutemen (Pasadena, CA)

With the triumph, Maranatha moves its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Minutemen travel to Whittier Christian (La Habra, CA) to meet the Heralds in a match on Tuesday, January 7. The Heralds come into the match with a record of 0-1.

The Defenders now sport a 0-2 record. They take the field next when they host Village Christian for a match on Monday, January 13.