Tulare Western Mustangs (Tulare, CA) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Independence Falcons (Bakersfield, CA), 2-1 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Tulare Western moves its record to 5-2 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Foothill (Bakersfield, CA) to battle the Trojans in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 10. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 1-4. Foothill lost 2-0 in their recent non-league bout against Centennial (Bakersfield, CA)

In their next game, the Falcons battle the Golden Valley Bulldogs (Bakersfield, CA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, December 10. Independence will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Arvin (Arvin, CA).