Soccer Game Preview: Hueneme vs. Santa Paula

The Hueneme Vikings will face off against the Santa Paula Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Hueneme's last four games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Hueneme's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed back in December of 2024. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Marina, sneaking past 1-0. That's two games straight that Hueneme has won by just one goal.

Meanwhile, Santa Paula entered their tilt with Carpinteria on Monday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Warriors with a sharp 5-0 win. That looming 5-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cardinals yet this season.

Santa Paula's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-2-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 14 goals over those five contests. As for Hueneme, their win bumped their record up to 3-6-2.

Hueneme suffered a grim 4-1 defeat to Santa Paula when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Hueneme have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.