In Thursday's league contest, the Quartz Hill Royals (Quartz Hill, CA) soccer team edged the visiting Antelope Valley Antelopes (Lancaster, CA), by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Royals battle the Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 27. Quartz Hill will attempt to advance on its 2-3 season record.

The Antelopes (1-6) will now prepare for their game against Lancaster (Lancaster, CA). The Eagles come into the Golden game with a 2-6 record.