The Portola Bulldogs (Irvine, CA) soccer nipped the host Sage Hill Lightning (Newport Beach, CA), 1-0 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Portola moves its record to 3-2 on the year. The Bulldogs host Northwood (Irvine, CA) to confront the Timberwolves in a Pacific Coast bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Timberwolves enter the bout with a record of 2-5. Northwood lost 5-0 in their recent non-league bout against Woodbridge (Irvine, CA)

In their next game, the Lightning confront the Beckman Patriots (Irvine, CA) in a Pacific Coast bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Sage Hill will attempt to move on its 3-4 season record. The Patriots enter the bout with a 2-5 record after their 3-2 league win over Laguna Hills (Laguna Hills, CA).