Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team prevail over the host Mingus Marauders (Cottonwood, AZ), 5-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Buffaloes confront the Marcos de Niza Padres (Tempe, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 10. Tempe will attempt to move on its 2-5 season record. The Padres enter the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 8-0 non-league win over Apache Junction (Apache Junction, AZ).

The Marauders now possess a 1-7 record. They take the field next when they host Coconino for a 4A Grand Canyon challenge on Wednesday, January 10. Mingus will confront a Panthers team coming off a 5-2 non-league loss to Arizona College Prep (Chandler, AZ). The Panthers record now stands at 2-5.