After failing to score in their last game, Rio Americano made sure to put some goals up on the board against Ponderosa on Thursday. They won by a goal and slipped past the Ponderosa Bruins 4-3. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Raiders' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 675th, while the Bruins are ranked 95th).

Raiders
01/09/25 vs Ponderosa | 4-3 |
01/06/25 vs River City | 1-0 |
The win made it two in a row for Rio Americano and bumps their season record up to 2-4-2. As for Ponderosa, their loss dropped their record down to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rio Americano will head out to take on Inderkum at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rio Americano's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Ponderosa, they will venture away from home to face off against Vista del Lago at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps