Soccer Preview: Pinecrest vs. Union Pines
Pinecrest has gone 9-0 against Union Pines recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Pinecrest Patriots and the Union Pines Vikings are set to duel. Pinecrest will be looking to extend their current nine-game winning streak.
Last Monday, Pinecrest got the win against Hoke County by a conclusive 4-1. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by three goals or more this season.
Meanwhile, Union Pines unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Monday. They and Southern Lee finished up their match with a 2-2 draw. The Vikings had to tread lightly for part of the contest as three Union Pines players were handed yellow cards, which could explain the final result.
Brady Jordan was the only thing that stood between Union Pines and a shutout considering he scored both of Union Pines' goals, bringing his season total up to two goals.
Pinecrest pushed their record up to 13-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. Union Pines' draw makes their record 8-8-3 this season.
Pinecrest took their win against Union Pines in their previous matchup back in September by a conclusive 5-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Pinecrest 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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