Riverbank Bruins (Riverbank, CA) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Hilmar Yellowjackets (Hilmar, CA), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Bruins confront the Escalon Cougars (Escalon, CA) in a Trans Valley League challenge, on Friday, February 3. Riverbank will attempt to move on its 8-6 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 5-13 record after their 5-1 league loss to Ripon (Ripon, CA).

The Yellowjackets now possess a 11-6 record. They take the field next when they travel to Hughson for a Trans Valley League challenge on Tuesday, February 7. Hilmar will confront a Huskies team coming off a 8-0 league win over Livingston (Livingston, CA). The Huskies record now stands at 6-9.