Beckman Patriots (Irvine, CA) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Foothill Knights (Santa Ana, CA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Patriots confront the Mission Viejo Diablos (Mission Viejo, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Beckman will attempt to move on its 4-1 season record. The Diablos enter the challenge with a 0-6 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Tesoro (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA).

The Knights now possess a 3-3 record. They take the field next when they host Newport Harbor for a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 14. Foothill will confront a Sailors team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Capistrano Valley (Mission Viejo, CA). The Sailors record now stands at 5-2.