Rio Mesa's game on Friday was all tied up 0-0 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell just short of the Santa Barbara Dons by a score of 2-1. The Spartans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Dons earlier this season, when they won 3-0.
Rio Mesa's goal came courtesy of Ricky Juarez-Cuevas, which was the first he's scored this season.
Rio Mesa's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-13. As for Santa Barbara, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-16-2.
Rio Mesa will host Ventura at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Santa Barbara, they will square off against San Marcos at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Santa Barbara's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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