In Thursday's league battle, the visiting Central Valley Hawks soccer squad scored a close 2-0 triumph over the Merced Bears.

The Hawks (19-6) will now prepare for their battle against Patterson (Patterson, CA). The Tigers come into the Central California Conference battle with a 12-5 record. In their last battle, Patterson nudged Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA), 4-0, in a league battle.

The Bears (2-12) will now prepare for their battle against Golden Valley (Merced, CA). The Cougars come into the Central California Conference battle with a 16-2 record. In their last battle, Golden Valley El Capitan (Merced, CA), 1-1, in a league battle.