Soccer Preview: Platteview vs. Mercy
Platteview is 0-6 against Mercy since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Platteview Trojans will head out on the road to square off against the Mercy Monarchs at 4:15 p.m. Platteview is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
The matchup between Platteview and Ralston on Thursday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. While the 4-4 score might suggest a draw, it was Platteview who was credited with the victory. Platteview got it done in the shootout by posting one goals to Ralston's zero. Shaylla Hobbs was a massive factor in the win, as she booted in three goals all by herself.
On Tuesday, Mercy faced Skutt Catholic in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Mercy fell 2-0 to Skutt Catholic. Mercy's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Platteview's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Mercy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Platteview came up short against Mercy in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 3-1. Can Platteview avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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