Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Magnolia Science Academy Pirates (Santa Ana, CA) and the host Avalon Lancers (Avalon, CA), saw Magnolia Science Academy's soccer squad hold off Avalon by a count of 3-2.

The Pirates (6-4) will now prepare for their battle against Pacifica Christian (Newport Beach, CA). The Tritons enter the Academy battle with a 9-6 record. In their last battle, Pacifica Christian tipped Legacy College Prep (Santa Ana, CA), 2-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Lancers battle the Legacy College Prep Lions (Santa Ana, CA) in a Academy battle, on Saturday, February 1. Avalon will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Lions enter the battle with a 2-5 record after their 2-0 league loss to Pacifica Christian (Newport Beach, CA).