The Loyola Cubs will take on the JSerra Catholic Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyola's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Loyola's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Saturday. They won by a goal and slipped past Hart 1-0. That's two games straight that the Cubs have won by just one goal.
Meanwhile, it's playoff time, and JSerra Catholic had no trouble coming through when it counted. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Santa Monica 3-2. The result kept the Lions happy, as they haven't lost a game yet this season.
They hit Santa Monica with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Finn Wilkins, Jake Tatch, and Hudson Garner.
Loyola has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 16 of their last 17 contests. That lines up perfectly with their 20-0 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up seven goals over those 17 matches. JSerra Catholic's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-0.
Loyola suffered a grim 4-0 defeat to JSerra Catholic in their previous meeting back in February of 2022. Can Loyola avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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