California Military Institute Rough Riders (Perris, CA) fans were thrilled Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Nuview Bridge Knights (Nuevo, CA), 5-4 in a league challenge.

Next, the Rough Riders confront the Temecula Prep Patriots (Winchester, CA) in a South Valley challenge, on Thursday, January 5. California Military Institute will attempt to better on its 6-1 season record. The Patriots enter the challenge with a 6-0 record after their 1-0 league win over Desert Christian Academy (Bermuda Dunes, CA).

The Knights now have a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Desert Christian Academy for a South Valley challenge on Wednesday, January 4. Nuview Bridge will confront a Conquerors team coming off a 7-2 non-league win over West Shores (Salton City, CA). The Conquerors record now stands at 2-8.