Soccer Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Don Bosco Cristo Rey

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Previous 5 Games

10/03/25 - Home	2-1 W
09/19/25 - Away	1-4 L
11/14/24 - Neutral	0-1 L
10/03/24 - Home	1-3 L
09/12/24 - Away	0-4 L

Don Bosco Cristo Rey hadn't done well against Washington International recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Wolfpack came out on top in a nail-biter against the Red Devils, sneaking past 2-1. The win was all the more spectacular given Don Bosco Cristo Rey's disadvantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 60th in Maryland, while Washington International are ranked fifth in District of Columbia).

Don Bosco Cristo Rey is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-1-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 25 goals over those five matches. Having lost for the first time this season, Washington International fell to 11-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Don Bosco Cristo Rey will take on Burke at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Washington International, they will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against The Heights at 4:15 p.m.