The Esparto Spartans soccer team (Esparto, CA), was nipped 3-2 in Friday's non-league outing with the host Pioneer Patriots (Woodland, CA)

With the win, Pioneer moves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Christian Brothers (Sacramento, CA) to battle the Falcons in a non-league outing on Friday, December 2. The Falcons go into the outing with a record of 2-0. Christian Brothers won 1-0 in their recent non-league outing against River City (West Sacramento, CA)

In their next game, the Spartans battle the River City Raiders (West Sacramento, CA) in a non-league outing, on Friday, December 2. Esparto will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Raiders go into the outing with a 1-1 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Christian Brothers (Sacramento, CA).