Soccer Recap: Rank Disadvantage No Problem for Math Science & Engineering

Math Science & Engineering took a five-goal loss the last time they faced off against Manhattan Center for Science & Math, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Math Science & Engineering beat Manhattan Center for Science & Math by a goal, winning 2-1. The win was all the more spectacular given Math Science & Engineering's disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York soccer rankings (they are ranked 205th, while Manhattan Center for Science & Math is ranked 85th).

Math Science & Engineering is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-2 record this season. Having lost for the first time this season, Manhattan Center for Science & Math fell to 7-1-1.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Math Science & Engineering will challenge rival Health Profession at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Manhattan Center for Science & Math is set to face off against their familiar foe Laguardia at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.