Rio Mesa Spartans (Oxnard, CA) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Royal Highlanders (Simi Valley, CA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans confront the Fillmore Flashes (Fillmore, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Rio Mesa will attempt to better on its 7-2 season record.

The Highlanders now have a 2-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Dos Pueblos for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28.