Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Vanden Vikings (Fairfield, CA) and the host Mira Loma Matadors (Sacramento, CA), saw Vanden's soccer squad hold off Mira Loma by a count of 2-1.

The Vikings (4-0) will now prepare for their battle against Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA). The Knights enter the non-league battle with a 2-3 record.

Next up, the Matadors battle the Bear River Bruins (Grass Valley, CA) in a Pioneer Valley League battle, on Tuesday, December 17. Mira Loma will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Bruins enter the battle with a 1-4 record after their 6-0 non-league loss to Placer (Auburn, CA).