Downey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pitman Pride. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 502nd, while the Pride are ranked 177th).
Downey's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11-1. As for Pitman, their victory bumped their record up to 11-4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Downey will face off against Enochs at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Enochs' defense has only allowed 0.4 goals per game this season, so Downey's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pitman, they will take on Modesto at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pitman is facing Modesto at the right time seeing as Modesto is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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