The Benicia Panthers (Benicia, CA) soccer nipped the host Concord Minutemen (Concord, CA), 2-1 in Thursday's league bout.

With the victory, Benicia moves its record to 5-2 on the year. The Panthers host Mt. Diablo (Concord, CA) to confront the Red Devils in a bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Red Devils enter the bout with a record of 3-3. Mt. Diablo won 4-1 in their recent league bout against Alhambra (Martinez, CA)

In their next game, the Minutemen confront the Armijo Royals (Fairfield, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 7. Concord will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Royals enter the bout with a 7-2 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Benicia (Benicia, CA).