American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Coolidge Bears (Coolidge, AZ), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Warriors confront the San Tan Charter Roadrunners (Gilbert, AZ) in a 3A East challenge, on Monday, January 9. American Leadership Academy - Ironwood will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Roadrunners enter the challenge with a 0-6 record after their 10-2 league loss to Florence (Florence, AZ).

The Bears now possess a 3-3 record. They take the field next when they travel to Gilbert Christian for a 3A East challenge on Monday, January 9. Coolidge will confront a Knights team coming off a 4-1 non-league win over Chandler Prep (Chandler, AZ). The Knights record now stands at 6-2.