Mainland took a three-goal loss the last time they faced off against Father Lopez, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Buccaneers had just enough and edged out the Green Wave 3-2 on Thursday. Mainland better thank their lucky stars for the performance of Hazel Ortega, as she scored every single goal for her team.

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| 12/18/25 - Away | 3-2 W |
| 12/11/25 - Home | 1-4 L |
| 12/19/24 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 01/19/24 - Away | 1-6 L |
| 01/04/24 - Home | 1-1 T |
| + 5 more games |
Mainland's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9-1. As for Father Lopez, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Mainland and Father Lopez will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next matches. The next time the Buccaneers see the pitch they'll take on New Smyrna Beach at 2:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026. As for Father Lopez, their break will end when they face First Baptist Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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