The Elizabeth Bulldogs will face off against the Maywood Academy Nighthawks at 2:30 p.m. on Monday.
Elizabeth came up short against Maywood CES on Friday, falling 7-1. The Bulldogs were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 4-0.
Meanwhile, Maywood Academy hadn't done well against Marquez recently (they were 0-8-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Maywood Academy beat Marquez by a goal, winning 2-1. The win was all the more spectacular given the Nighthawks' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 995th, while the Gladiators are ranked 357th).
The victory made it two in a row for Maywood Academy and bumps their season record up to 5-10-1. As for Elizabeth, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Elizabeth came up short against Maywood Academy when the teams last played back in February of 2024, falling 4-2. Can Elizabeth avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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