Chico Panthers (Chico, CA) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting University Prep Panthers (Redding, CA), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers face the Lindhurst Blazers (Olivehurst, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 9. Chico will attempt to better on its 4-0 season record. The Blazers enter the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Live Oak (Live Oak, CA).

The Panthers now have a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host San Luis Obispo for a non-league challenge on Friday, December 10. University Prep will face a Tigers team coming off a 1-1 non-league Central (Fresno, CA). The Tigers record now stands at 2-1.