Soccer Preview: Shamokin Area vs. Central Columbia
Shamokin Area hasn't had much luck against Central Columbia recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Shamokin Area Indians will be playing in front of their home fans against the Central Columbia Bluejays at 7:00 p.m.
Shamokin Area is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Wednesday. They took a 5-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of Mifflinburg. That's two games in a row now that the Indians have lost by exactly two goals.
Meanwhile, Central Columbia beat Southern Columbia Area 4-2 on Wednesday. Given the Bluejays' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked 19th, while the Tigers are ranked 285th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Central Columbia hit Southern Columbia Area with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Aj Sedor (2),
Maguire Blake, and
Torin Karns.
Shamokin Area's loss dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Central Columbia, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-2.
Shamokin Area suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to Central Columbia in their previous meeting back in August of 2023. Will Shamokin Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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