Soccer Game Preview: Rancho Verde vs. Hemet

Rancho Verde hasn't had much luck against Hemet recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Rancho Verde Mustangs will face off against the Hemet Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Rancho Verde's last six games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Last Thursday, Rancho Verde and Paloma Valley finished up on equal footing with a 2-2 draw.

MIA Z was the only thing that stood between Rancho Verde and a shutout considering she scored both of Rancho Verde's goals, bringing her season total up to three goals.

Meanwhile, Hemet had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They played to a draw too, finishing 2-2 against Orange Vista. The result (or lack thereof) marked the Bulldogs' first draw of the season.

Hemet's draw gives them a new season record of 2-10-1. Meanwhile, Rancho Verde's record is now 4-6-3.

Rancho Verde came up short against Hemet in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 2-0. Can Rancho Verde avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.