Exeter Monarchs (Exeter, CA) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Central Valley Christian Cavaliers (Visalia, CA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

Next, the Monarchs face the Immanuel Eagles (Reedley, CA) in a Tri-County - Sequoia challenge, on Thursday, February 1. Exeter will attempt to better on its 9-6 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 9-9 record after their 2-1 league win over Kingsburg (Kingsburg, CA).

The Cavaliers now have a 7-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Kerman for a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 1. Central Valley Christian will face a Lions team coming off a 1-1 league Reedley (Reedley, CA). The Lions record now stands at 10-6.