Encina Prep Bulldogs (Sacramento, CA) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Golden Sierra Grizzlies (Garden Valley, CA), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs confront the San Juan Spartans (Citrus Heights, CA) in a Sierra Delta League challenge, on Wednesday, December 14. Encina Prep will attempt to better on its 3-1 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 4-1 record after their 13-0 league win over Vacaville Christian (Vacaville, CA).

The Grizzlies now have a 2-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Esparto for a Sierra Delta League challenge on Wednesday, December 14. Golden Sierra will confront a Spartans team coming off a 5-1 league win over Highlands (North Highlands, CA). The Spartans record now stands at 4-4.