The Rancho Mirage Rattlers (Rancho Mirage, CA) soccer nipped the host Palm Desert Aztecs (Palm Desert, CA), 3-2 in Tuesday's league bout.

With the victory, Rancho Mirage moves its record to 6-1 on the year. The Rattlers host La Quinta (La Quinta, CA) to battle the Blackhawks in a Desert Empire bout on Thursday, January 11. The Blackhawks enter the bout with a record of 3-6. La Quinta lost 2-0 in their recent league bout against Palm Springs (Palm Springs, CA)

In their next game, the Aztecs battle the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a Desert Empire bout, on Thursday, January 11. Palm Desert will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Knights enter the bout with a 6-3 record after their 6-2 league win over Xavier Prep (Palm Desert, CA).