Santiago Sharks (Corona, CA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Mater Dei Monarchs (Santa Ana, CA), 5-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Sharks confront the Temecula Valley Golden Bears (Temecula, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 19. Santiago will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Golden Bears enter the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 0-0 non-league Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, CA).

The Monarchs now possess a 2-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Palos Verdes for a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. Mater Dei will confront a Sea Kings team coming off a 5-1 non-league win over Marymount (Los Angeles, CA). The Sea Kings record now stands at 5-0.