Fans at Tuesday's league battle between the Coronado Thunderbirds (El Paso, TX) and the host Franklin Cougars (El Paso, TX), saw Coronado's soccer squad hold off Franklin by a score of 3-2.

The Thunderbirds (8-9) will now prepare for their battle against Pebble Hills (El Paso, TX). The Spartans enter the 6A Region 1 District 1 battle with a 12-2 record. In their last battle, Pebble Hills tipped Franklin (El Paso, TX), 4-0, in a league battle.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Montwood Rams (El Paso, TX) in a 6A Region 1 District 1 battle, on Friday, February 21. Franklin will attempt to improve on its 7-6 season record. The Rams enter the battle with a 12-3 record after their 3-1 league win over Eastlake (El Paso, TX).