Soccer Game Preview: Harnett Central vs. Smithfield-Selma

By Team Reports Feb 27, 2024, 3:01am

Preview: Harnett Central vs. Smithfield-Selma

Harnett Central is 3-0 against Smithfield-Selma since March of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Harnett Central Trojans will head out on the road to take on the Smithfield-Selma Spartans at 6:00 p.m. Smithfield-Selma took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Harnett Central, who comes in off a win.

Harnett Central had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They never let Southern Lee onto the board and left with a 5-0 win.

Harnett Central hit Southern Lee with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Alex Sanchez (2), Chineye Ude, Peyton Black, and Kalina Monte.

Meanwhile, Smithfield-Selma fell victim to Rolesville's stalwart defense on Monday and couldn't make it onto the board. Their tough 7-0 defeat to the Rams might stick with them for a while. Smithfield-Selma has struggled against Rolesville recently, as their matchup on Monday was their third consecutive lost matchup.

Harnett Central walked away with a 2-0 victory over Smithfield-Selma when the teams last played back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Harnett Central since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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