Soccer Game Preview: Kennedy vs. Rio Mesa

The Kennedy Cougars will head out to square off against the Rio Mesa Spartans at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

It was a proper cat-fight when Kennedy challenged West Ranch on Friday. The Cougars beat the Wildcats by a goal, winning 2-1. Kennedy wouldn't have won without Angel Rangel, who scored the game-winner.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Rio Mesa, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 6-2 margin over Foothill Tech on Monday.

Kennedy now has a winning record of 1-0-1. As for Rio Mesa, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.

Kennedy couldn't quite get it done against Rio Mesa in their previous meeting back in November of 2024 as they fell 2-0. Can the Cougars avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.