The Arleta Mustangs are taking a road trip to challenge the Sherman Oaks CES Knights at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Arleta's offense has struggled lately (the team hasn't scored more than a single goal for 12 straight games), a trend the team is no doubt ready to end.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Arleta turned things around against Verdugo Hills on Wednesday. The two teams finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 draw. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time Arleta have been dealt a draw since back in December of 2025.
Meanwhile, Sherman Oaks CES' game on Thursday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They beat Fulton by a goal, winning 2-1. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Sherman Oaks CES' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 479th, while Fulton are ranked 1191st).
Arleta's draw makes their record 1-9-2 this season. As for Sherman Oaks CES, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2-1.
Arleta beat Sherman Oaks CES by a goal in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, winning 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Mustangs since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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