Peoria hadn't done well against Moon Valley recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Peoria Panthers won by a goal and slipped past the Moon Valley Rockets 2-1. While the Panthers didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-14), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Shamel Sanchez was the driving force of Peoria's attack as he scored both of Peoria's goals, bringing his season total up to eight goals.
Panthers
| 12/16/24 @ Moon Valley | 2-1 |
| 12/13/24 vs ALA - Queen Creek | 4-3 |
| 12/09/24 @ Lee Williams | 3-0 |
| 12/07/24 vs Lincoln Prep | 8-0 |
| 12/07/24 @ Parker | 5-2 |
The victory was the fifth in a row for Peoria, bringing their record for this year to 5-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 22 goals over those five matches. As for Moon Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Peoria will be home for the holidays to greet Westview at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Peoria is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.8 goals per game this season. As for Moon Valley, they will venture away from home to face off against Dysart at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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