Grant hadn't done well against McClatchy recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Pacers came out on top against the Lions by a score of 3-1. The victory was all the more spectacular given Grant's disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 673rd, while McClatchy are ranked 267th).
Grant hit McClatchy with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Cruz Garcia, Kevin Villegas, and Juan Rodriguez.

Pacers
| 01/15/26 vs McClatchy | 3-1 |
| 01/13/26 @ Cordova | 5-1 |
| 01/08/26 vs Antelope | 7-3 |
The win was the third in a row for Grant, bringing their record up to 4-8-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 15 goals over those three matches. As for McClatchy, their loss dropped their record down to 8-5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grant will face off against Kennedy at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McClatchy, they will take on Pioneer at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday.
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