Hillcrest had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Liberty Bison 2-1. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Trojans were the better team in the second half.
Hillcrest's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-6-1 and their overall record up to 6-11-3. As for Liberty, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9-4 record this season.
Hillcrest and Liberty could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. Hillcrest will take on Canyon Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday down 345 places (585 vs. 240). Hillcrest is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. Meanwhile, Liberty (ranked 514th) will meet Valley View (ranked 67th) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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