Merced Bears (Merced, CA) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Summerville Bears (Tuolumne, CA), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Merced advances its record to 1-3 on the campaign. The Bears host Modesto (Modesto, CA) to clash with the Panthers in a non-league test on Monday, January 6. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 7-2. Modesto won 4-0 in their recent non-league test against Riverbank (Riverbank, CA)

The Bears now have a 1-1 record.