Valencia Jaguars (Los Lunas, NM) fans were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM), 1-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Jaguars confront the Belen Eagles (Belen, NM) in a 4A District 5 challenge, on Tuesday, October 10. Valencia will attempt to better on its 4-7 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 5-9 record after their 10-0 league win over Grants (Grants, NM).

The Hornets now have a 8-6 record. They take the field next when they host St. Pius X for a 4A District 5 challenge on Tuesday, October 10. Highland will confront a Sartans team coming off a 7-0 league win over Valencia (Los Lunas, NM). The Sartans record now stands at 9-5.