The Santa Maria Cougars held off the host Vanguard Academy Beethoven soccer team by a tally of 5-4 in Friday's league game.

Next, the Cougars face the Grulla Gators (Rio Grande City, TX) in a 4A Region 4 District 30 game, on Tuesday, February 11. Santa Maria will attempt to advance on its 4-3 season record.

The (2-9) will now prepare for their game against IDEA Pharr (Pharr, TX). The come into the 4A Region 4 District 30 game with a 0-3 record.