The Alameda Hornets (Alameda, CA) soccer nipped the visiting Mt. Eden Monarchs (Hayward, CA), 2-1 in Friday's league bout.

With the victory, Alameda moves its record to 3-5 on the year. The Hornets travel to San Leandro (San Leandro, CA) to confront the Pirates in a West Alameda County - Foothill bout on Thursday, January 4. The Pirates enter the bout with a record of 2-4.

In their next game, the Monarchs confront the Livermore Cowboys (Livermore, CA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 2. Mt. Eden will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record.