With the heat of the summer sun fading to fall, the Bakersfield College soccer team’s schedule is beginning to heat up.

The team will finish off its non-conference schedule with a game Saturday at Ventura and Tuesday against Cuesta at BC.

Against Allan Hancock on Tuesday, the ‘Gades played to a first half tie before being called for a foul in the box midway through the second half. Allan Hancock was able to scored on the penalty kick and hold off the ‘Gades 1-0, even though BC outshot Hancock 23-5.

“Soccer is just that way sometimes,” said BC head coach Scott Dameron after the match.

Dameron had his team ready to play early in the season. The first game was during the first week of the school year.

On Aug. 27 the team started the season against Antelope Valley. Salvina Garcia, Shona Amos found the back of the net in the second half and also had two assists. Mary Ellen Arraztoa had five saves as the ‘Gades won 4-0.

The ‘Gades followed two loses by posting back-to-back shutouts against Victor Valley on Sept. 4 and L.A. Mission on Sept. 6. Jennifer Elliott began the scoring against Victor Valley with a corner kick in the first half. Amos added a goal in each half and the final score was 3-0.

“From the first week until now, we are playing much better soccer,” Dameron said.

The team will start its league season Sept. 27 at L.A. Pierce before playing at home Oct. 1 against L.A. Valley. These games are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

“That’s all we’re trying to do right now is just get ready for conference,” Dameron said.