Lake Gibson Braves (Lakeland, FL) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Auburndale Bloodhounds (Auburndale, FL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Braves face the Plant City Raiders (Plant City, FL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Lake Gibson will attempt to better on its 8-2 season record.

The Bloodhounds now have a 7-4 record. They take the field next when they host Mulberry for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10.