Santa Ynez Pirates (Santa Ynez, CA) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting Pioneer Valley Panthers (Santa Maria, CA), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates confront the Righetti Warriors (Santa Maria, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 20. Santa Ynez will attempt to move on its 2-9 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 3-2 non-league win over Arlington (Riverside, CA).

The Panthers now possess a 4-2 record. They take the field next when they host Tulare Western for a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 21. Pioneer Valley will confront a Mustangs team coming off a 0-0 non-league Reedley (Reedley, CA). The Mustangs record now stands at 6-4.