The Dinuba Emperors held off the host Hanford Bullpups soccer team by a tally of 4-3 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Emperors face the Tulare Western Mustangs (Tulare, CA) in a West Yosemite game, on Tuesday, January 14. Dinuba will attempt to advance on its 7-4 season record. The Mustangs come into the game with a 4-8 record after their 3-1 league loss to Mission Oak (Tulare, CA).

The Bullpups (5-4) will now prepare for their game against Porterville (Porterville, CA). The Panthers come into the non-league game with a 11-1 record. In their last game, Porterville Golden West (Visalia, CA), 1-1, in a league game.