Merced Bears (Merced, CA) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the host Edison Vikings (Stockton, CA), 4-2 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Merced moves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Bears host Modesto (Modesto, CA) to meet the Panthers in a non-league test on Monday, January 6. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 1-7. Modesto 1-1 in their recent non-league test against Riverbank (Riverbank, CA)

The Vikings now sport a 3-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Weston Ranch for a San Joaquin Athletic Association test on Wednesday, January 8. Edison will meet a Cougars team coming off a 1-0 league loss to Franklin (Stockton, CA). The Cougars record now stands at 3-3.