Soccer Game Preview: Lakewood vs. North Duplin

The Lakewood Leopards will face off against the North Duplin Rebels at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Considering both teams were shutout in their prior games, the pair is probably coming into this one with something to prove.

Thursday just wasn't the day for Lakewood's offense. They came up short against Union on Thursday, falling 9-0. The defeat continues a trend for Lakewood in their meetings with Union: they've now lost nine in a row.

Meanwhile, North Duplin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They lost 3-0 to Neuse Charter. That's two games in a row now that North Duplin have lost by exactly three goals.

Lakewood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-11. As for North Duplin, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.

Lakewood might still be hurting after the 9-0 defeat they got from North Duplin in their previous meeting two weeks ago. Will the Leopards have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.