The Independence Patriots soccer team (Glendale, AZ), was nipped 2-1 in Friday's league outing with the visiting Washington Rams (Phoenix, AZ)

With the win, Washington advances its record to 13-5 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Willow Canyon (Surprise, AZ) to play the Wildcats in a 5A Central outing on Monday, February 7. The Wildcats go into the outing with a record of 1-12. Willow Canyon won 4-3 in their recent league outing against West Point (Avondale, AZ)

In their next game, the Patriots play the North Canyon Rattlers (Phoenix, AZ) in a 5A Central outing, on Monday, February 7. Independence will attempt to advance on its 9-5 season record. The Rattlers go into the outing with a 7-6 record after their 3-1 league win over Glendale (Glendale, AZ).