Knight's game on Saturday was all tied up 0-0 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. Their defense stepped up to hand the Rio Mesa Spartans a 1-0 shutout. The Hawks wouldn't have won without Joseph Rodriguez, who scored the game-winner.
Hawks
| 12/28/24 @ Rio Mesa | 1-0 |
| 12/17/24 @ Lancaster | 2-0 |
| 12/11/24 @ Palmdale | 4-2 |
| 12/04/24 @ Antelope Valley | 3-1 |
| 12/02/24 @ Rosamond | 9-0 |
Knight pushed their record up to 7-2-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 19 goals over those five matchups. As for Rio Mesa, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Knight will welcome Golden Valley at 4:45 p.m. on January 4, 2025. Knight's last four games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Rio Mesa, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Dos Pueblos at 6:45 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Dos Pueblos' defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Rio Mesa's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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