After losing to La Canada the last time they met, Monrovia decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Monrovia Wildcats who were credited with the victory on Monday. The Monrovia Wildcats got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the La Canada Spartans' three. Manny Lopez had the honor of scoring the game-winner for the Wildcats.
Wildcats
| 12/16/24 vs La Canada | 1-1 |
| 12/13/24 vs St. Paul | 1-0 |
| 12/13/24 vs Charter Oak | 3-0 |
The win (which was Monrovia's third in a row) raised their record to 6-1-2. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matches. As for La Canada, their loss dropped their record down to 4-4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Monrovia will take on Duarte in a holiday battle at at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Monrovia is facing Duarte at the right time seeing as Duarte is stuck on a three-game losing streak. La Canada and Burbank will compete for holiday cheer at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Burbank's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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