Soccer Game Preview: Orestimba vs. Ripon

Orestimba hasn't had much luck against Ripon recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Orestimba Warriors will take on the Ripon Indians at 6:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Orestimba fell victim to Sonora and their airtight defense two weeks ago. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wildcats.

Meanwhile, for the first time since back in December of 2024, Ripon was forced to settle for a draw on Thursday. They and Manteca finished up their game with a 1-1 draw.

Ripon's goal came courtesy of Danielle Rey, which was the first she's scored this season.

Ripon's draw makes their record 5-3-2 this season. As for Orestimba, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4-1.

Orestimba suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Ripon in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Orestimba avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.