The Downey Knights (Modesto, CA) soccer nipped the host Merced Bears (Merced, CA), 2-1 in Wednesday's non-league challenge.

The Knights now hold a 2-0 record. They play next when they travel to Turlock for a challenge on Tuesday, January 14.

With the loss, Merced moves to 0-1 on the year. The Bears host Modesto (Modesto, CA) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 6. The Panthers go into the challenge with a record of 3-1.