Washington Union Panthers (Fresno, CA) fans were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting McLane Highlanders (Fresno, CA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the Fowler Redcats (Fowler, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 29. Washington Union will attempt to better on its 7-3 season record. The Redcats enter the challenge with a 12-2 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Exeter (Exeter, CA).

The Highlanders now have a 7-6 record. They take the field next when they host Fresno for a CMAC/NYL challenge on Tuesday, January 3.