Soccer Recap: Gonzaga Edges Past Dematha

After soaring to 11 goals the game before, DeMatha was a bit more limited in their game on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Gonzaga Eagles by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, DeMatha can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 40th in Maryland, while Gonzaga are ranked first in District of Columbia).

DeMatha's defeat dropped their record down to 6-4-5. Gonzaga (11-4-1) has been on a roll lately: they've now won seven of their last nine matchups.

Coming up, DeMatha will be playing at home against St. John's at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. St. John's last four contests have been decided by no more than a goal (dating back to last season), so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Gonzaga, they will venture away from home to take on Our Lady of Good Counsel at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.