Soccer Recap: Make It Three in a Row for El Cerrito

El Cerrito hadn't done well against Albany recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Gauchos never let the Cougars get on the board and left with a 3-0 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering El Cerrito's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 99th, while Albany are ranked 336th).

Gauchos

Previous 3 Games

12/19/25 vs Albany	3-0
12/16/25 vs Richmond	5-0
12/11/25 @ Pinole Valley	2-1

The victory keeps El Cerrito at an undefeated 5-0-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three contests. As for Albany, with the defeat, they broke their four-match winning streak and moved their record to 4-2-2.

El Cerrito and Albany will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matchups. The next time the Gauchos see the pitch they'll take on Livermore at 6:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026. As for Albany, their break will end when they face Branson at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026.