Dos Pueblos hadn't done well against Santa Barbara recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Dos Pueblos Chargers beat the Santa Barbara Dons by a goal, winning 2-1. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 18th, while the Dons are ranked 188th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Justin Herrera and Emi Martinez scored both of Dos Pueblos' goals, which were season-firsts for both players.
Chargers
| 12/10/24 @ Santa Barbara | 2-1 |
| 12/07/24 vs Mira Monte | 1-0 |
| 12/07/24 vs Monrovia | 2-1 |
| 12/06/24 vs Templeton | 1-0 |
| 12/06/24 vs Firebaugh | 3-0 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0-1. The wins came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those five matches. As for Santa Barbara, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4-1.
Dos Pueblos will host Ventura at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. Dos Pueblos' defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Ventura's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Santa Barbara, they will head out on the road to take on Oxnard at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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