Soccer Game Preview: East Henderson vs. Smoky Mountain
By Team Reports
May 5, 2025, 10:18pm
Soccer Preview: East Henderson vs. Smoky Mountain
East Henderson is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Smoky Mountain a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The East Henderson Eagles will host the Smoky Mountain Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both teams beat their previous opponents by a single goal, so this matchup might be just as contested.
East Henderson is headed in fresh off scoring the most goals they have all season. They skirted past Pisgah 5-4. East Henderson haven't had any issues with Pisgah recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
East Henderson hit Pisgah with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Bridgette Kelly (2), Leila Henderson, Bella Taylor, and Maddie Carver.
Meanwhile, Smoky Mountain hadn't done well against Tuscola recently (they were 0-7-2 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Mustangs' defense stepped up to hand the Mountaineers a 1-0 shutout. The victory was some much needed relief for Smoky Mountain as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Smoky Mountain's win bumped their record up to 12-7. As for East Henderson, their victory bumped their record up to 5-13-3.
East Henderson couldn't quite get it done against Smoky Mountain in their previous matchup back in April as they fell 3-1. Will the Eagles 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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