While Arroyo's victory against Marshall wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Eagles 2-1. Given Arroyo's advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 74th, while Marshall are ranked 619th) , the result on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.

Knights
| 12/18/25 @ Marshall | 2-1 |
| 12/16/25 @ La Puente | 2-1 |
| 12/11/25 vs South El Monte | 2-0 |
| 12/09/25 vs El Monte | 4-0 |
| 12/05/25 @ Bassett | 4-1 |
The victory keeps Arroyo at an undefeated 10-0-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 14 goals over those five contests. As for Marshall, their loss was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 1-1-1 and their overall record down to 2-5-2.
Arroyo will take on La Puente in a holiday battle at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. La Puente's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Marshall, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Temple City at 5:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
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