Fans at Monday's non-league battle between the Everett Alvarez Eagles (Salinas, CA) and the host Santa Cruz Cardinals (Santa Cruz, CA), saw Everett Alvarez's soccer squad hold off Santa Cruz by a count of 1-0.

The Eagles (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Redwood (Larkspur, CA). The Giants enter the non-league battle with a 2-0 record. In their last battle, Redwood tipped Woodcreek (Roseville, CA), 3-2, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Cardinals confront the Cupertino Pioneers (Cupertino, CA) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, December 12. Santa Cruz will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Pioneers enter the battle with a 2-2 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Los Gatos (Los Gatos, CA).