Fans at Friday's non-league battle between the Central Valley Hawks (Ceres, CA) and the host Franklin Wildcats (Elk Grove, CA), saw Central Valley's soccer squad hold off Franklin by a count of 2-1.

The Hawks (2-1) will now prepare for their battle against Elk Grove (Elk Grove, CA). The Thundering Herd enter the non-league battle with a 1-0 record. In their last battle, Elk Grove tipped Grant (Sacramento, CA), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Lincoln Trojans (Stockton, CA) in a non-league battle, on Monday, December 9. Franklin will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Trojans enter the battle with a 0-1 record after their 2-2 non-league Weston Ranch (Stockton, CA).