The crowd at Thursday's league test between the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) and the host Nevada Union Miners (Grass Valley, CA), saw Placer's soccer squad beat Nevada Union by a margin of 5-1.

The Hillmen now sport a 9-6 record. They play next when they host Ponderosa for a test on Friday, February 2. Placer will meet a Bruins squad coming off a 8-0 league win over Lincoln (Lincoln, CA). The Bruins record now stands at 13-5.

With the loss, Nevada Union drops to 9-9 on the season. The Miners host Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA) to meet the Bruins in a test on Monday, February 5. The Bruins come into the test with a record of 13-5. Ponderosa 0-0 in their recent league test against Placer (Auburn, CA)