Name: Lopez and Maljian Combine for Picture-Perfect Opening Goal
Uploaded: 2025-01-28T17:51:47+00:00
Duration: 9 h 26 min 40 s
Description: Manny Lopez and Micah Maljian continue to perfect the give-and-go. Senior Micah Maljian split the defenders with precision and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot to open the scoring with an assist from Lopez.

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Monrovia

Micah Maljian

Boys Baseball Varsity Spring 24-25

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Manny Lopez and Micah Maljian continue to perfect the give-and-go. Senior Micah Maljian split the defenders with precision and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot to open the scoring with an assist from Lopez.

Lopez and Maljian Combine for Picture-Perfect Opening Goal

Sophomore Dominic Mathews set up senior Micah Maljian on a swift counterattack just before halftime, extending Monrovia's lead to a commanding two goals.

Mathews and Maljian Combine for Momentum-Shifting Goa

In their Rio Hondo League opener against San Marino, the Wildcats showcased impressive build-up play to strike early and take a 1-0 lead. Senior Micah Maljian delivered a precise pass to defender Zephyr Enriquez, who netted his third goal of the season, once again proving his knack for being in the right place at the right time

Enriquez Strikes Early as Wildcats Shine in League Opener

Senior Adrian Ambriz connected with fellow senior Micah Maljian, who dazzled with impressive footwork, weaving through the defense and past the goalkeeper to secure the team's second goal of the match.

Ambriz Sets Up Maljian's Brilliant Goal to Double the Lead

This dynamic duo is one to watch all season. Senior Micah Maljian connected with standout sophomore striker Manny Lopez for a quick second-half goal, effectively putting the match out of reach.

Maljian and Lopez Shine Again with Game-Sealing Connection

Late in the second half, Micah Maljian returned the favor, delivering his 9th assist to sophomore striker Manny Lopez, who netted his 7th goal of the season to give Monrovia a  2-1 lead.

"Maljian-to-Lopez Duo Secures Late Lead for Monrovia

In a highly anticipated Rio Hondo League clash between two top-ranked teams, sophomore Manny Lopez connected with senior Micah Striker for the crucial equalizer. This dynamic duo has been a consistent force for the Wildcats, with Striker netting his 15th goal of the season and Lopez recording his 7th assist."

Maljian and Lopez Shine in Key Rio Hondo League Showdown

Sophomore rising star Alex Ibarra and senior Micah Maljian showcased flawless teamwork, executing a brilliant two-man play to slice through the defense for a quick first-half goal that put the Wildcats ahead.

Ibarra and Maljian's Flawless Play Puts Wildcats Ahead

Junior defensive standout Moses Soto set up senior Micah Maljian, who surprised the goalkeeper with a stunning shot from 30 yards out, finding the back of the net for the Wildcats' second goal of the first half.

Soto Sets Up Maljian's Spectacular 30-Yard Strike

Senior Micah Maljian connected with Sophomore Manny Lopez midway through the first half to give MHS the early lead. The Maljian and Lopez connection was a common theme for the Wildcats in their victory.

Sophomore Striker Manny Lopez got the party started

Sophomore Manny Lopez and Senior Micah Maljian have only played in one game together and connected three times last night. If the first game was indicative of what's to come, get used to hearing that combination the rest of the season.

Not a replay- Lopez finds Maljian again for another goal

Sophomore Manny Lopez returned the favor getting the ball to Senior Micah Maljian, who did the rest with an early second half goal to give the Wildcats a 2-0 lead.

Lopez returns favor to Maljian for quick second half strike

Freshman Erik Mendez helped Senior Micah Maljian complete the hat track by assisting him in stride to complete the Wildcats scoring.

Freshman Erik Mendez finds Maljian to complete the hat trick

Junior Micah Maljian played an amazing through ball and assisted Senior Erick Amaya who did the rest and put the game away with an exclamation mark.

Maljian finds Amaya for the dagger

Freshman Alex Ibarra had himself quite the night, netting his first assist and goal on Varsity! Ibarra finds Maljian who went the rest of the way, stopping on a dime to split the defenders and find the back of the net.

Ibarra gets it to Maljian who did the rest

Junior Jeremiah Botros got his second assist of the game when he crossed it in the perfect spot to Junior Micah Maljian who bullied it in for the keeper to save it in the goal.

Botros puts the cross on the money for Maljian

We have heard this combination for years....Junior Jeremiah Botros finds Junior Micah Maljian for a key first half goal to take the lead.

Heard this before: Botros finds Maljian to take the lead

Senior Giovanni Lechuga and Junior Micah Maljian have been doing this since junior high---connecting for the game winner.

Lechuga to Maljian for the game winner

Junior Micah Maljian put the game away vs Oak Park with the decisive third goal from a very unselfish and savvy assist from Senior Hunter Craig.

Junior Micah Maljian puts game away with the decisive third goal

Micah Maljian (Junior) puts the game away for the Wildcats with the third goal of match to take a decisive 3-1 lead.

Third goal of match puts it out of reach

Adrian Sanchez and Micah Maljian have played together for over 10 years and it showed. When the Wildcats needed a win with ten minutes left in a tie game....they connect on a goal that might have put then into CIF.

Sanchez find Maljian for the game winner

Beautiful corner kick from Adrian Sanchez who finds Rogelio Anguiano Torres who perfectly flicks it to Micah Maljian for the goal to start the scoring in a key game for a CIF berth.

Anguiano Torres finds Maljian for first goal in key game for CIF bid

Junior striker Izaack Ramirez has been clutch all year, finds Sophomore Micah Maljian with a beautiful pass and Maljian did the rest to ice the game. In a back and forth contest that needed a W for CIF possibilities, this goal was the nail in the coffin.

Striker Ramirez finds Maljian for the clincher

Senior Zachary Smith leads the attack from the back with a perfect pass to Micah Maljian in stride who does the rest with a one on one opportunity with the goalie.

Smith finds Maljian with a beautiful pass to close out first half scoring

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