Soccer Recap: Hemet Comes Up Short

Hemet was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Poly Bears. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 971st, while the Bears are ranked 100th).

Hemet's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Poly, their victory bumped their record up to 10-4-2.

Hemet will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against Paloma Valley at 5:00 p.m. Paloma Valley's last nine contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Poly, they will head out to face off against Citrus Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Poly's last five matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.