The Hilmar Yellowjackets held off the visiting Escalon Cougars soccer team by a tally of 1-0 in Friday's league game.

Next, the Yellowjackets face the Sonora Wildcats (Sonora, CA) in a Trans Valley League game, on Friday, January 3. Hilmar will attempt to advance on its 5-3 season record. The Wildcats come into the game with a 2-7 record after their 4-3 league loss to Orestimba (Newman, CA).

The Cougars (1-7) will now prepare for their game against Rio Linda (Rio Linda, CA). The Knights come into the non-league game with a 4-4 record.