Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Golden West Trailblazers (Visalia, CA) and the host Dinuba Emperors (Dinuba, CA), saw Golden West's soccer squad hold off Dinuba by a count of 2-1.

The Trailblazers (8-4) will now prepare for their battle against Mt. Whitney (Visalia, CA). The Pioneers enter the East Yosemite battle with a 5-2 record. In their last battle, Mt. Whitney Riverdale (Riverdale, CA), 3-3, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Emperors battle the Madera South Stallions (Madera, CA) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, January 7. Dinuba will attempt to upgrade on its 6-3 season record. The Stallions enter the battle with a 6-2 record after their 8-1 non-league win over Tulare Union (Tulare, CA).