Merced's game on Friday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 4-2 to the Atwater Falcons. The Bears were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Falcons earlier this season, when they won 3-2.
Merced's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7-2. As for Atwater, the victory got them back to even at 7-7-5.
Merced will head out on the road to challenge Buhach Colony at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing isn't great for Buhach Colony: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Merced has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road. As for Atwater, they will welcome Golden Valley at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Golden Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.5 goals per game this season.
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