Highland Hawks (Gilbert, AZ) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Sunnyslope Vikings (Phoenix, AZ), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Hawks face the Basha Bears (Chandler, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 11. Highland will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record. The Bears enter the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Corona del Sol (Tempe, AZ).

The Vikings now have a 4-4 record. They take the field next when they host Independence for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 7. Sunnyslope will face a Patriots team coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Moon Valley (Phoenix, AZ). The Patriots record now stands at 4-3.