Oxnard lost to Palmdale back in December of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. It was close, but the Oxnard Yellowjackets capped 2024 with a 2-1 win over the Palmdale Falcons. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Yellowjackets' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 138th, while the Falcons are ranked 33rd).
Justin Cruz was the driving force of Oxnard's attack as he scored both of Oxnard's goals, bringing his season total up to eight goals.
Oxnard has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-4-1 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 19 goals over those six games. As for Palmdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-2-1.
Oxnard wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next contest, a 2-2 draw against Fillmore on the 27th. As for Palmdale, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Highland at 4:30 p.m. on January 15, 2025. Palmdale's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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