Soccer Recap: Enochs Finds Home Pitch Redemption Against Merced

There's no place like home for Enochs, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They won by a goal and slipped past the Merced Bears 2-1. The score was all tied up 1-1 at the break, but the Eagles were the better team in the second half.

Fabian Ruiz and Aidan Hurtado Murguia scored both of Enochs' goals, bringing their combined season tally to six goals.

Eagles

Previous 3 Games (Home)

12/10/24 vs Merced	2-1
12/05/24 vs Sierra	2-0
12/03/24 vs Central Catholic	9-0

Enochs pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matchups. As for Merced, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Enochs will head out to take on West at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Enochs' last four games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Merced, they will head out on the road to face off against Ceres at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ceres' last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.