Soccer Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Otay Ranch

By Team Reports Feb 22, 2025, 12:40am

Soccer Recap: Otay Ranch vs. Mater Dei Catholic

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Previous Games

02/21/25 - Away3-2 W
02/13/25 - Home1-1
01/28/25 - Away2-4 L
02/02/24 - Home1-3 L
01/17/24 - Away0-2 L
+ 5 more games

With a playoff win on the line, Otay Ranch rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders, sneaking past 3-2. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Mustangs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 357th, while the Crusaders are ranked 99th).

Otay Ranch hit Mater Dei Catholic with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Hiram Mora, Andres Chong, and Enrique Gasca.

Otay Ranch has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season. Mater Dei Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 16-2.

Coming up, Otay Ranch will challenge Orange Glen at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Otay Ranch's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Mater Dei Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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