Fall River had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their defense stepped up to hand Butte Valley a 5-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for Fall River, who have now won 14 matches by three goals or more so far this season.
They hit Butte Valley with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Ulisses Alvarez (3), Taydn Howard, and Colby Ibarra.

Bulldogs
| 10/21/25 vs Butte Valley | 5-0 |
| 10/16/25 @ Weed | 3-0 |
| 10/14/25 vs Trinity | 6-0 |
| 10/13/25 @ Modoc | 1-0 |
| 10/09/25 vs Mt. Shasta | 7-0 |
| + 16 more games |
The victory was the 21st in a row for Fall River, bringing their record up to 22-1. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up seven goals over those 21 matchups. As for Butte Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 15 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-15 record this season.
Fall River will take on Paradise Adventist Academy at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paradise Adventist Academy's last five matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Butte Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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