Dougherty Valley had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Livermore Cowboys 2-1. The score was all tied up 1-1 at the break, but the Wildcats were the better team in the second half.
Dougherty Valley's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-5. As for Livermore, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7-1 record this season.
Dougherty Valley and Livermore could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Dougherty Valley will face off against Granada at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday down 269 places (504 vs. 235). Dougherty Valley is out to stop a four-game streak of losses at home. Meanwhile, Livermore (ranked 467th) will meet Foothill (ranked 117th) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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