Soccer Game Preview: Roxboro Community vs. Eno River

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2024, 2:02am

Soccer Preview: Roxboro Community vs. Eno River

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Roxboro Community is 0-7 against Eno River since September of 2021 but things could change on Wednesday. The Roxboro Community Bulldogs will host the Eno River Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Neither team made it on the board the last time they hit the pitch, so they've probably got a bit of extra motivation.

Roxboro Community is headed into Wednesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They came up short against Graham, falling 9-0. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 538th, while the Red Devils are ranked 193rd).

Roxboro Community was without their leading scorer, Matheu Mize, in Wednesday's match. With Mize sitting this one out, Jax Oliver got some extra time on the pitch (80 vs. his season average of 55.8).

Meanwhile, Eno River can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game last Thursday. They and Henderson Collegiate finished up their game with a 1-1 draw. The result was nothing new for the Bobcats as the squad haven't won a game since September 20th.

Roxboro Community's loss dropped their record down to 1-12. With that draw, Eno River's record moves to 5-12-2.

Roxboro Community suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Eno River in their previous matchup back in September. Will Roxboro Community have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.

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