Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Del Lago Academy Firebirds (Escondido, CA) and the host Maranatha Christian Eagles (San Diego, CA), saw Del Lago Academy's soccer squad hold off Maranatha Christian by a count of 2-1.

The Firebirds (2-2) will now prepare for their battle against Mission Vista (Oceanside, CA). The enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Mission Vista tipped Madison (San Diego, CA), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Eagles battle the El Cajon Valley Braves (El Cajon, CA) in a non-league battle, on Friday, December 6. Maranatha Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Braves enter the battle with a 2-2 record after their 0-0 non-league Morse (San Diego, CA).