The Merced Bears (Merced, CA) soccer bounced the visiting Buhach Colony Thunder (Atwater, CA), 5-0 in Thursday's league bout.

With the victory, Merced moves its record to 4-1 on the year. The Bears host Patterson (Patterson, CA) to confront the Tigers in a Central California Conference bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Tigers enter the bout with a record of 2-0. Patterson 2-2 in their recent league bout against Atwater (Atwater, CA)

In their next game, the Thunder confront the Golden Valley Cougars (Merced, CA) in a Central California Conference bout, on Tuesday, December 13. Buhach Colony will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Cougars enter the bout with a 5-1 record after their 2-0 league win over Atwater (Atwater, CA).