Soccer Preview: Elkin vs. Forbush
Elkin has won six straight games at home, while Forbush has won six straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Wednesday. The Elkin Buckin' Elks will host the Forbush Falcons at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Monday, Elkin got the win against South Stokes by a conclusive 7-1. Given the Buckin' Elks' advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 185th, while the Sauras are ranked 440th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Elkin hit South Stokes with a four-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Enrique Lopez - Canobbio (2),
Charlie Pelkey (2),
Lucas Keller (2), and
Reagan Whitley.
Meanwhile, Forbush kept a clean sheet against Wilkes Central on Monday. They put the hurt on the Eagles with a sharp 4-0 win. Give the Falcons' defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Elkin is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4-2 record this season. As for Forbush, their victory bumped their record up to 17-3-2.
Elkin suffered a grim 3-0 defeat to Forbush in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Will Elkin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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