Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Maria Carrillo Pumas walked away with it. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Pumas who were credited with the victory. Maria Carrillo got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Newark Memorial's three. Winning may never get old, but Maria Carrillo sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Landon Ruggles was the driving force of Maria Carrillo's attack as he scored both of Maria Carrillo's goals. With that big game he's now up to 14 goals this season.
Maria Carrillo has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 13-4-5 record this season. As for Newark Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 21-1-3.
Maria Carrillo will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Las Lomas at 7:30 p.m. on February 24th. Las Lomas will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Maria Carrillo surely won't give up without a fight. Newark Memorial does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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