Rivera Raiders (Brownsville, TX) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Edinburg North Cougars (Edinburg, TX), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Raiders confront the Hidalgo Pirates (Hidalgo, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Rivera will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 2-1 non-league win over McAllen Memorial (McAllen, TX).

The Cougars now possess a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Mission for a 6A Region 4 District 31 challenge on Thursday, January 5.