MORENO VALLEY — In the highly-competitive Ivy League, one mistake can determine a match and even put a four-year streak on the line. Arlington’s Angel Santoyo and Valley View’s Jonathan Morales jump for a heatder in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Efrain Dominguez and Arlington’s Diego Cruz and Diego Gutierrez go for a header in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Diego Cruz and Valley View’s Victor Gutierrezi go for a header n an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Maximiliano Tostado and Arlington’s Andrew Manujuano fight for the ball in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington players celebrate a goal against Valley View in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Diego Cruz and Valley View’s Victor Gutierrez fight for possession in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Paulo Tostado and Arlington’s Johnny Chavez fight for the ball in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Jenny and Willian Herrera, parents of Arlington’s Chris Herrera, watch from the stand on a cold night in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Victor Gutierrez controls the ball pressured by Arlington’s Diego Cruz in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Valley Daniel Sanchez and View’s Efrain Dominguez battle for the ball in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Johnny Chavez dribbles the ball away from Valley View’s Paulo Tostado in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s goalkeeper Jonathan Castañeda aims to grab the ball in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Israel Soto passes the ball defended by Arlington’s Angel Santoyo in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Victor Gutierrez dribbles the ball between Arlington’s Chris Herrera and Diego Gutierrez in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s amien Morales and Arlington’s Andrew Manujuano jump for a header in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Jamien Morales controls the ball in front of Arlington’s Sergio Rangel in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Head Coach Kevin Watson gives instructions during an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Head Coach Jose Melgoza gives instructions during an Ivy League boys soccer match against Arlington at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s goalkeeper Jonathan Castañeda celebrates with teammates after defeating Valley View 1-0 in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s goalkeeper Jonathan Castañeda grabs the ball in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Efrain Dominguez goes for a header over Arlington’s Sergio Rangel in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Valley View’s Christopher Tolentino against Arlington’s Andrew Cortez in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Diego Cruz and Valley View’s Victor Gutierrez fight for the ball in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Arlington’s Edgar Aquino-Ramirez celebrates with teammates after defeating Valley View 1-0 in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Show Caption1 of 24Arlington’s Angel Santoyo and Valley View’s Jonathan Morales jump for a heatder in an Ivy League boys soccer match at Valley View HS stadium on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer) Expand Senior winger Daniel Sanchez took advantage of an opponents’ error to score the only goal on Tuesday evening, and the Arlington boys soccer team held on to earn a 1-0 result over Valley View that will have ramifications on the Ivy League title. “We found a good moment and we got it,” Arlington coach Kevin Watson said. “These games against Valley View are always about which team can eliminate the mistake that leads to a goal.” Sanchez scored it late in the first half for Arlington (13-1-2 overall, 5-0-0 in league), which extended its lead atop the standings with the victory. “(Valley View) is a tough team but I think this is definitely pushing us going forward and giving us more confidence because we know what we’re capable of,” Sanchez said. Arlington, last year’s River Valley League champion and the 2024 CIF Southern Section Open Division runner-up, has allowed just 17 goals in 15 matches this season. “We’ve been stressing defensively how we can grow as a group, and we want to press, so now we’re picking our moments when to do it,” Watson said. Valley View (8-7-1, 4-2) produced only three shots on goal – all in the second half – and was shutout for the first time this season. The reigning four-time Ivy League champions are now two games behind the new leaders. “Coach Watson, I know he’s a tactician and he always comes with a game plan and they executed well,” Valley View coach Jose Melgoza said. “It was a great game and it came down to one mistake.” Valley View junior goalkeeper Andres Linares was put under pressure early and often by Arlington high-energy forwards but could not dribble out of trouble at the edge of the penalty area, losing possession in the 36th minute. And the Lions pounced. “The pressure helped us and I was just there at the right moment,” Sanchez said. “We applied the pressure and then it was simple from there.” Sanchez sprung to the ball and flicked a right-footed shot past a sliding defender and into an open net for his fifth goal of the season. “Thankfully, we took our one chance when we got it,” Watson said. Junior goalkeeper Bryan Rivera made three saves in the shutout, the Lions’ eighth clean sheet this season. Rivera took a few whacks and was forced into a couple of physical saves for Arlington in the second half. The Lions, unbeaten over their last 10 games against Valley View, have won seven of eight overall. 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