Soccer Game Preview: Ramona vs. Norte Vista

The Ramona Rams will face off against the Norte Vista Braves at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ramona's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Tuesday just wasn't the day for Ramona's offense. They fell just short of La Sierra by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Rams came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 239th, while the Eagles are ranked 882nd).

Meanwhile, Norte Vista hasn't lost a match since December 9, 2024, a trend which continued in their latest game on Tuesday. Neither they nor Patriot could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 0-0 draw.

Ramona's defeat dropped their record down to 5-3-2. Norte Vista's draw gives them a new season record of 3-3-4.

Ramona beat Norte Vista 3-1 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ramona since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.