Soccer Game Preview: SouthWest Edgecombe vs. Washington

SouthWest Edgecombe is 0-10 against Washington since October of 2016 but things could change on Thursday. The Cougars will host the Pam Pack at 4:30 p.m. SouthWest Edgecombe has given up an average of 4.1 goals per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

SouthWest Edgecombe is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to four goals on Thursday, they were much more limited against North Pitt on Tuesday. They came up short against the Panthers, falling 9-1. While losing is never fun, SouthWest Edgecombe can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 509th, while North Pitt are ranked 116th).

Meanwhile, Washington had already won 11 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5 goals) and they went ahead and made it 12 on Wednesday. They never let the Panthers get on the board and left with a 5-0 win. Considering Washington have won ten matches by more than two goals this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.

Washington's victory bumped their record up to 13-1-1. As for SouthWest Edgecombe, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10-2.

SouthWest Edgecombe might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Washington in their previous matchup back in September. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.