Vanden lost to Wood back in January of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Vanden Vikings had just enough and edged the Wood Wildcats out 2-1. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Vikings' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 545th, while the Wildcats are ranked 246th).
Emily Manley was the driving force of Vanden's attack as she scored both of Vanden's goals, bringing her season total up to three goals.
Vanden's record now sits at 3-4. As for Wood, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 8-1-1.
Vanden didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next contest, an 8-0 loss against Vacaville on the 16th. Wood has also already played their next matchup, a 2-1 defeat against River City on the 16th.
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