The Ventura Cougars held off the visiting Santa Barbara Dons soccer team by a tally of 2-1 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Pacifica Tritons (Oxnard, CA) in a Channel game, on Monday, January 13. Ventura will attempt to advance on its 5-7 season record. The Tritons come into the game with a 9-1 record after their 8-0 league win over Buena (Ventura, CA).

The Dons (5-10) will now prepare for their game against Rio Mesa (Oxnard, CA). The Spartans come into the Channel game with a 10-8 record. In their last game, Rio Mesa edged St. Bonaventure (Ventura, CA), 6-0, in a non-league game.