McFarland Cougars (McFarland, CA) supporters were pleased Saturday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting West Vikings (Bakersfield, CA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars confront the Wasco Tigers (Wasco, CA) in a South Sequoia test, on Wednesday, January 3. McFarland will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Tigers come into the test with a 3-4 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Arvin (Arvin, CA).

With the loss, West drops to 1-9 on the season. The Vikings host North (Bakersfield, CA) to meet the Stars in a South Yosemite - Mountain test on Tuesday, January 9. The Stars come into the test with a record of 2-5. North lost 2-1 in their recent non-league test against Mendota (Mendota, CA)