Rio Mesa Spartans (Oxnard, CA) fans were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Santa Paula Cardinals (Santa Paula, CA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans confront the Buena Bulldogs (Ventura, CA) in a test, on Thursday, December 7. Rio Mesa will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record.

With the loss, Santa Paula drops to 0-2 on the season. The Cardinals host Newbury Park (Newbury Park, CA) to meet the Panthers in a non-league test on Friday, December 8. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 2-1. Newbury Park 0-0 in their recent non-league test against Pacifica (Oxnard, CA)