Fans at Friday's league battle between the Mendota Aztecs (Mendota, CA) and the host Avenal Buccaneers (Avenal, CA), saw Mendota's soccer squad knock off Avenal by a count of 3-1.

The Aztecs (18-3) will now prepare for their battle against Firebaugh (Firebaugh, CA). The Eagles enter the West Sierra battle with a 7-20 record. In their last battle, Firebaugh by Dos Palos (Dos Palos, CA), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Buccaneers confront the Tranquillity Tigers (Tranquillity, CA) in a West Sierra battle, on Tuesday, February 11. Avenal will attempt to upgrade on its 17-6 season record. The Tigers enter the battle with a 10-12 record after their 1-1 league Coalinga (Coalinga, CA).