Soccer Game Preview: Lucerne Valley vs. Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy

Lucerne Valley hasn't had much luck against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lucerne Valley Mustangs will be playing in front of their home fans against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy at 5:00 p.m. Lucerne Valley will be strutting in after a victory while Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will be coming in after a loss.

Lucerne Valley will bounce into Friday's matchup after beating Big Bear, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. Lucerne Valley came out on top in a nail-biter against Big Bear on Wednesday, sneaking past 2-1.

Meanwhile, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were one goals away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of Riverside Prep. The shutout was out of character for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy seeing as the last time the team failed to score was back in December of 2024.

Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy was without their leading scorer, Adrian Gonzalez, in Thursday's game. With Gonzalez sidelined, Christopher De La Cruz got his first action of the season.

Lucerne Valley now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy, they now have a losing record at 4-5-1.

Lucerne Valley came up short against Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 2-0. Will Lucerne Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.