Soccer Preview: Madison Highland Prep vs. Show Low
Madison Highland Prep is on a six-game streak of home wins, while Show Low is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Madison Highland Prep Heat will host the Show Low Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Madison Highland Prep's favor is that they have posted at least four goals in their last five contests.
Madison Highland Prep is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Arizona's top teams: Payson, who was ranked 19th in their home state at the time (Madison Highland Prep was ranked fourth). Madison Highland Prep's defense stepped up to hand Payson a 4-0 shutout on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Heat, who have now won 11 matchups by three goals or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Show Low narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Highland Prep West 4-3. It was an even better day for Porter Patton as he scored three goals for his team.
Show Low's lineup was just a bit different on Tuesday as Micah Rumzis got a bit more time on the pitch (60 vs. his season average of 40). Rumzis made the most of the opportunity, scoring a goal. A few more games like that and he might be seeing even more time going forward.
Madison Highland Prep's victory bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Show Low, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.
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