The Irvine Vaqueros came up short against the Century Centurions on Thursday and fell 3-1. While losing is never fun, Irvine can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California soccer rankings (they are ranked 585th, while Century are ranked 124th).
Irvine has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6-2 record this season. As for Century, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season.
Irvine and California will compete for holiday cheer at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Century, they will venture away from home to challenge Triumph Charter at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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