George Jenkins Eagles (Lakeland, FL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Lake Wales Highlanders (Lake Wales, FL), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Eagles confront the McKeel Academy Wildcats (Lakeland, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 4. George Jenkins will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Timber Creek (Orlando, FL).

The Highlanders now possess a 8-2 record. They take the field next when they host All Saints' Academy for a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. Lake Wales will confront a Saints team coming off a 5-0 non-league loss to Lakeland Christian (Lakeland, FL). The Saints record now stands at 3-3.