Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Vista Panthers (Vista, CA) and the host Escondido Cougars (Escondido, CA), saw Vista's soccer squad knock off Escondido by a score of 3-1.

The Panthers (3-1) will now prepare for their battle against Mission Hills (San Marcos, CA). The Grizzlies enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Mission Hills tipped Hilltop (Chula Vista, CA), 3-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Escondido Charter Tigers (Escondido, CA) in a non-league battle, on Friday, December 20. Escondido will attempt to improve on its 3-3 season record. The Tigers enter the battle with a 0-0 record after their 0-0 non-league El Camino (Oceanside, CA).