Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Artesia Pioneers (Lakewood, CA) and the visiting Gahr Gladiators (Cerritos, CA), saw Artesia's soccer squad hold off Gahr by a count of 2-1.

The Pioneers (7-1) will now prepare for their battle against Canyon (Anaheim, CA). The Comanches enter the non-league battle with a 6-3 record. In their last battle, Canyon was edged by Katella (Anaheim, CA), 1-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Gladiators battle the Estancia Eagles (Costa Mesa, CA) in a non-league battle, on Monday, December 30. Gahr will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Eagles enter the battle with a 4-4 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Yorba Linda (Yorba Linda, CA).