Soccer Game Preview: Central Catholic vs. Manteca

Central Catholic is 1-8-1 against Manteca since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Raiders will look to defend their home pitch against the Buffaloes at 3:30 p.m. Central Catholic has given up an average of 6.3 goals per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Central Catholic fell victim to Oakdale and their airtight defense on Thursday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 9-0.

Meanwhile, Manteca has been on a difficult stretch since their win on December 13. Neither they nor River Islands could gain the upper hand on Friday so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw.

Manteca's draw makes their record 6-7-4 this season. As for Central Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.

Central Catholic couldn't quite get it done against Manteca in their previous matchup back in February of 2025 as they fell 3-1. Will the Raiders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.