Soccer Recap: Pope Takes a Loss

Pope entered their match against Walton on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Walton Raiders who were credited with the victory. The Walton Raiders got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Pope Greyhounds' two. The loss was the Greyhounds' first of the season.

Having lost for the first time this season, Pope fell to 5-1. As for Walton, the win keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pope will face off against Cambridge at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Walton, they will take on Marietta at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Walton's defense has only allowed 0.5 goals per game this season, so Marietta's offense will have their work cut out for them.