Soccer Recap: Central Comes Up Short

Central and Maricopa combined for 15 shots on goal on Wednesday, which explains the impressive nine total goals scored. The Bobcats fell just short of the Rams by a score of 5-4. Central just can't catch a break and have now endured four losses in a row.

Jorge De Leon and Felix Castillo Rodas scored all four of Central's goals, bringing their combined season tally to seven goals.

Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Maricopa, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-1-2.

Central and Maricopa will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Bobcats see the pitch they'll take on Youngker at 5:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. As for Maricopa, their break will end when they face Poston Butte at 6:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026.