Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Delano Tigers (Delano, CA) and the host Kennedy Thunderbirds (Delano, CA), saw Delano's soccer squad hold off Kennedy by a count of 3-2.

The Tigers (3-2) will now prepare for their battle against Avenal (Avenal, CA). The Buccaneers enter the non-league battle with a 7-1 record. In their last battle, Avenal tipped Wonderful College Prep Academy (Delano, CA), 2-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Thunderbirds battle the West Vikings (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league battle, on Friday, December 20. Kennedy will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record. The Vikings enter the battle with a 1-4 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Wasco (Wasco, CA).