In Tuesday's league contest, the Highlands Scots (North Highlands, CA) soccer team edged the host Esparto Spartans (Esparto, CA), by a count of 1-0.

Next, the Scots battle the Woodland Christian Cardinals (Woodland, CA) in a Sierra Delta League contest, on Thursday, December 19. Highlands will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Cardinals enter the contest with a 0-4 record after their 6-0 league loss to Lindhurst (Olivehurst, CA).

The Spartans (1-4) will now prepare for their contest against Golden Sierra (Garden Valley, CA). The Grizzlies enter the Sierra Delta League contest with a 5-4 record. In their last contest, Golden Sierra held off Bear River (Grass Valley, CA), 1-0, in a non-league contest.