Mira Monte Lions (Bakersfield, CA) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Highland Scots (Bakersfield, CA), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions face the South Rebels (Bakersfield, CA) in a Southeast Yosemite challenge, on Tuesday, January 18. Mira Monte will attempt to better on its 14-1 season record. The Rebels enter the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 1-0 league win over East Bakersfield (Bakersfield, CA).

The Scots now have a 6-6 record. They play next when they travel to Garces Memorial for a non-league test on Saturday, January 15.