Soccer Preview: Douglas Byrd vs. Purnell Swett
Douglas Byrd is on a five-game streak of home losses, Purnell Swett a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Monday. The Douglas Byrd Eagles will welcome the Purnell Swett Rams at 6:00 p.m.
Douglas Byrd's offense might be in the hot seat on Monday considering what happened against Lumberton on Wednesday. They came up short against the Pirates, falling 9-0. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 542nd, while the Pirates are ranked 107th).
Meanwhile, Purnell Swett had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Seventy-First on Wednesday, sneaking past 2-1. The Rams' winning goal came courtesy of Jaminson Hunt.
Douglas Byrd's defeat dropped their record down to 0-13. As for Purnell Swett, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-12-3.
Douglas Byrd might still be hurting after the 4-0 loss they got from Purnell Swett when the teams last played back in September. Will Douglas Byrd have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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