Turlock’s semi-professional soccer team Academica SC kicked off the 2021 National Premier Soccer League season with a road win on Saturday, defeating fellow Golden Gate Conference competitor Sonoma County Sol by a score of 5-0. Academica’s Cody Golbad, Desmond Madrigal and Noah Bushey each scored one goal on the night, while Jahrie Gray finished the game with two of his own. Academica is now 2-0 this season and 1-0 in GGC play. They’ll return to their home field in Turlock (1343 W. Greenway Ave.) to take on Napa Valley 1839 FC at 7 p.m. this Saturday, where admission is $8 for adults and free for children 12 and under.