The Gila Ridge Hawks smashed the host Mesa Jackrabbits soccer team by a tally of 8-1 in Wednesday's non-league game.

Next, the Hawks face the San Luis Sidewinders (San Luis, AZ) in a 6A Desert Southwest game, on Friday, January 10. Gila Ridge will attempt to advance on its 11-2 season record. The Sidewinders enter the game with a 1-6 record after their 8-1 non-league loss to Cibola (Yuma, AZ).

The Jackrabbits (0-10) will now prepare for their game against Dobson (Mesa, AZ). The Mustangs enter the 6A East Valley game with a 4-6 record.