Monterey Trail Mustangs (Elk Grove, CA) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Elk Grove Thundering Herd (Elk Grove, CA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Mustangs confront the Kennedy Cougars (Sacramento, CA) in a Metropolitan Conference challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Monterey Trail will attempt to move on its 7-4 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 2-2 non-league Rosemont (Sacramento, CA).

The Thundering Herd now possess a 2-3 record. They take the field next when they host Davis for a Delta League challenge on Wednesday, January 4. Elk Grove will confront a Blue Devils team coming off a 4-0 league win over Cosumnes Oaks (Elk Grove, CA). The Blue Devils record now stands at 4-0.