Soccer Recap: Smoky Hill has no trouble against Overland

By Team Reports Apr 17, 2024, 3:28pm

Soccer Recap: Smoky Hill vs. Overland

Smoky Hill came into Tuesday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Overland Trailblazers 11-1. Smoky Hill's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.

Their offense was hitting Overland from everywhere, as eight different players booted in a goal. Alicia Lopez led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.

Smoky Hill's victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-8. As for Overland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8-2 record this season.

Smoky Hill will challenge Heritage at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Heritage's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Overland, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Cherokee Trail at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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