The Mendota Aztecs held off the host Caruthers Blue Raiders soccer team by a tally of 1-0 in Tuesday's non-league game.

Next, the Aztecs face the Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) in a West Sierra game, on Friday, January 10. Mendota will attempt to advance on its 10-3 season record.

The Blue Raiders (2-11) will now prepare for their game against Riverdale (Riverdale, CA). The Cowboys come into the Northwest Sequoia game with a 9-5 record. In their last game, Riverdale was nipped by Kerman (Kerman, CA), 1-0, in a non-league game.