Soccer Preview: Roanoke Rapids vs. North Johnston
The Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against the North Johnston Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Roanoke Rapids is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3 goals per game this season.
Roanoke Rapids will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one goal last Wednesday, then bounced right back against Rocky Mount on Wednesday. Roanoke Rapids was the clear victor by an 8-2 margin over Rocky Mount. Balmoris Gonzalez was a massive factor in the win as he booted in three goals all by himself.
Meanwhile, North Johnston lost 5-1 to Hobbton on Thursday. The Panthers have struggled against the Wildcats recently, as their game on Thursday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The victory snapped Roanoke Rapids' losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-6 record. As for North Johnston, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-8-2.
Roanoke Rapids was able to grind out a solid win over North Johnston in their previous meeting back in August, winning 3-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Roanoke Rapids since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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