El Monte Lions (El Monte, CA) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team knock off the host Gabrielino Eagles (San Gabriel, CA), 2-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Rosemead Panthers (Rosemead, CA) in a challenge, on Thursday, December 21. El Monte will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 2-1 league loss to Mountain View (El Monte, CA).

The Eagles now possess a 0-2 record. They take the field next when they host South El Monte for a challenge on Thursday, January 18.