Waco Lions (Waco, TX) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Midlothian Panthers (Midlothian, TX), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions confront the Richardson Eagles (Richardson, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 3. Waco will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 6-0 non-league win over Wylie (Wylie, TX).

The Panthers now have a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Highland Park for a non-league challenge on Friday, January 3. Midlothian will confront a Scots team coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Adamson (Dallas, TX). The Scots record now stands at 1-0.