Menlo-Atherton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single goal away from ending the streak, but they lost a 1-0 heartbreaker at the hands of the Newark Memorial Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Menlo-Atherton of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
Menlo-Atherton now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Newark Memorial, their record now sits at 4-0.
Menlo-Atherton will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory at 4:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026. As for Newark Memorial, they will be home for the holidays to greet Amador Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Amador Valley will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Newark Memorial surely won't give up without a fight.
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