Soccer Recap: Pleasant Plains/New Berlin Makes It Six in a Row on the Road

Pleasant Plains/New Berlin won the last time they faced Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth and things went their way on Saturday too. Pleasant Plains/New Berlin's defense stepped up to hand Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth a 9-0 shutout. Considering Pleasant Plains/New Berlin has won ten matches by more than two goals this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.

Their offense was hitting Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal. Bailey Leach led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for four goals all by herself.

Pleasant Plains/New Berlin pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those six games. As for Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-10-1 record this season.

Pleasant Plains/New Berlin wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next match, a 3-1 win against Bloomington Central Catholic on the 21st. As for Warrensburg-Latham/Maroa-Forsyth, they have also already played their next game, a 6-0 loss against Auburn on the 21st.