The Millikan Rams will challenge the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Millikan's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Millikan took a loss when they played away from home back in December of 2025, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand Newport Harbor a 1-0 shutout. The win was all the more spectacular given Millikan's disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 191st, while Newport Harbor are ranked 35th).
Millikan's one-goal win came courtesy of Adelyn Murphy, who's now up to nine this season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to seven goals the game before, Long Beach Poly was a bit more limited in their match back in December of 2025. They might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Beckman an easy 5-0 victory.
Millikan pushed their record up to 7-3-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three matchups. As for Long Beach Poly, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4-1.
Millikan couldn't quite get it done against Long Beach Poly in their previous matchup back in January of 2025 as they fell 2-0. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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