Soccer Game Preview: Central Catholic vs. Manteca

The Central Catholic Raiders will take on the Manteca Buffaloes at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday. Central Catholic has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 11.

Central Catholic lost 6-1 to Sierra on Monday. The Raiders were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 3-0.

Meanwhile, Manteca has been on a difficult stretch since their win on December 6. They and East Union finished up their match with a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

Central Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 2-9. With that draw, Manteca's record moves to 1-14-2.

Central Catholic suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Manteca when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Central Catholic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.