Exeter Monarchs (Exeter, CA) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Selma Bears (Selma, CA), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Monarchs confront the Kingsburg Vikings (Kingsburg, CA) in a Tri-County - Kings Canyon challenge, on Thursday, February 9. Exeter will attempt to better on its 17-3 season record. The Vikings enter the challenge with a 14-8 record after their 3-1 league win over Central Valley Christian (Visalia, CA).

The Bears now have a 7-9 record. They take the field next when they host Hanford West for a Tri-County - Sequoia challenge on Thursday, February 9. Selma will confront a Huskies team coming off a 3-1 league win over Immanuel (Reedley, CA). The Huskies record now stands at 15-6.