Rancho Cotate hasn't had much luck against Branson recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Cougars will be home for the holidays to greet the Bulls at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rancho Cotate took a four-goal loss the last time they faced off against Petaluma, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Cougars' defense stepped up to hand the Trojans a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Rancho Cotate were the better team in the second half.
Meanwhile, Branson earned a 2-0 victory over Marin Catholic on Tuesday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Branson's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 85th, while Marin Catholic are ranked 422nd).
Luna Diaz was the driving force of Branson's attack as she scored both of Branson's goals, bringing her season total up to three goals.
The win made it two in a row for Branson and bumps their season record up to 6-1-1. As for Rancho Cotate, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-2-1.
Rancho Cotate suffered a grim 4-0 defeat to Branson in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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