Monte Vista Monarchs (Spring Valley, CA) boosters exited the stadium pleased Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the visiting Hoover Cardinals (San Diego, CA), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Monte Vista moves its record to 4-5 on the campaign. The Monarchs host Villa Park (Villa Park, CA) to clash with the Spartans in a non-league test on Thursday, December 26. The Spartans come into the test with a record of 6-1. Villa Park won 2-0 in their recent non-league test against Canyon (Anaheim, CA)

The Cardinals now sport a 3-7 record. They take the field next when they host Caruthers for a non-league test on Friday, December 27. Hoover will clash with a Blue Raiders team coming off a 3-2 non-league loss to Washington Union (Fresno, CA). The Blue Raiders record now stands at 2-6.