Elk Grove's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Payton College Prep Grizzlies a 3-0 shutout. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but Elk Grove were the better team in the second half.
Caroline Hadler and Azzul Rascon scored all three of Elk Grove's goals, which were season-firsts for both players.
Elk Grove's victory bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Payton College Prep, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elk Grove will take on Fremd at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Elk Grove's defense better be ready for this one: Fremd have averaged an impressive 3 goals per game this season. As for Payton College Prep, they will face off against Hancock at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Payton College Prep will be up against Hancock's rather soft defense (which has allowed 6.83 goals per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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