Van Vandals (Van, TX) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Athens Hornets (Athens, TX), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Vandals confront the Brownsboro Bears (Brownsboro, TX) in a 4A Region 2 District 14 challenge, on Friday, February 9. Van will attempt to better on its 6-5 season record. The Bears enter the challenge with a 1-11 record after their 8-0 league loss to Bullard (Bullard, TX).

The Hornets now have a 6-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Bullard for a 4A Region 2 District 14 challenge on Tuesday, February 13. Athens will confront a Panthers team coming off a 2-1 league win over Cumberland Academy (Tyler, TX). The Panthers record now stands at 6-2.