Soccer Preview: Union Pines vs. Southern Lee
Union Pines hasn't had much luck against Southern Lee recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. The Union Pines Vikings will play host again on Wednesday to welcome the Southern Lee Cavaliers, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m.
Last Monday, Union Pines and Hoke County finished up their matchup with a 0-0 draw. The game got a bit rough at times, as the refs handed out a total of three yellow cards before it was all over: the Vikings' Zach Simpson and Cole Harkins and the Bucks' Joas Hernandez were all carded.
Meanwhile, Southern Lee came tearing into Wednesday's game with ten straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 3.8 goals) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past the Bucks 6-2. Considering the Cavaliers have won eight matches by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Union Pines' draw gives them a new season record of 5-5-2. As for Southern Lee, they pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Union Pines might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Southern Lee when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Union Pines 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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