The Maranatha Minutemen (Pasadena, CA) soccer nudged the host Valley Christian Defenders (Cerritos, CA), 1-0 in Friday's league bout.

With the win, Maranatha moves its record to 5-1 on the campaign. The Minutemen host Whittier Christian (La Habra, CA) to battle the Heralds in a bout on Friday, January 12. The Heralds go into the bout with a record of 0-2. Whittier Christian lost 1-0 in their recent non-league bout against Wilson (Hacienda Heights, CA)

In their next game, the Defenders battle the Ontario Christian Knights (Ontario, CA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Valley Christian will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 8-4 record after their 4-0 non-league win over Bishop Amat (La Puente, CA).