In Thursday's non-league contest, the Live Oak Lions (Live Oak, CA) soccer team edged the visiting Hamilton Braves (Hamilton City, CA), by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Lions face the Gridley Bulldogs (Gridley, CA) in a Butte View contest, on Tuesday, January 14. Live Oak will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 9-1 record after their 4-1 non-league win over Pierce (Arbuckle, CA).

The Braves (2-5) will now prepare for their contest against Redding Christian (Palo Cedro, CA). The Lions enter the Mid Valley contest with a 2-5 record. In their last contest, Redding Christian held off Shasta Charter Academy (Redding, CA), 9-2, in a league contest.