Soccer Preview: Manzano vs. Rio Grande
The Manzano Monarchs's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Rio Grande Ravens at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.
Manzano is coming into the contest fresh off a high-scoring shootout with Los Alamos that saw the pair combine for 25 shots on goal. Manzano came up short against Los Alamos on Tuesday, falling 7-0.
Meanwhile, Rio Grande was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 10-0 to Atrisco Heritage Academy. That's two games in a row now that the Ravens have lost by exactly ten goals.
Manzano's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Rio Grande, their loss dropped their record down to 0-5.
Manzano took their victory against Rio Grande in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0. Does Manzano have another victory up their sleeve, or will Rio Grande turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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