Atascadero hadn't done well against Arroyo Grande recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Atascadero Greyhounds narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Arroyo Grande Eagles 2-1. The win was all the more spectacular given the Greyhounds' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 283rd, while the Eagles are ranked 131st).
Grady Russell and Colton Russell scored both of Atascadero's goals, bringing their combined season tally to six goals.
Greyhounds
| 12/12/24 @ Arroyo Grande | 2-1 |
| 12/10/24 vs Cabrillo | 6-2 |
The victory made it two in a row for Atascadero and bumps their season record up to 7-3. As for Arroyo Grande, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2-1.
Atascadero and Paso Robles will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Paso Robles will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Atascadero surely won't give up without a fight. As for Arroyo Grande, they wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next matchup, a 1-0 victory against Kerman on the 13th.
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