While it was all tied up 0-0 at halftime, Apple Valley was not quite Redlands East Valley's equal in the second half on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Redlands East Valley Wildcats by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Sun Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 459th, while the Wildcats are ranked 148th).
Apple Valley's goal came courtesy of Emmanuel Ramirez, who's now up to two this season.
Apple Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3-3. As for Redlands East Valley, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Apple Valley and Granite Hills will compete for holiday cheer at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Apple Valley's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Redlands East Valley will take on Redlands in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Redlands East Valley is facing Redlands at the right time seeing as Redlands is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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