The Linden Lions (Linden, CA) soccer nudged the visiting East Union Lancers (Manteca, CA), 3-2 in Friday's non-league bout.

With the win, Linden moves its record to 5-0 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Weston Ranch (Stockton, CA) to battle the Cougars in a San Joaquin Athletic Association bout on Monday, January 2. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 4-2.

In their next game, the Lancers battle the Central Valley Hawks (Ceres, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 20. East Union will attempt to move on its 12-2 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 9-2 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Vista del Lago (Folsom, CA).