Soccer Recap: Northwestern Lehigh's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to 15

By Team Reports Oct 3, 2025, 5:07pm

Soccer Recap: Northwestern Lehigh vs. Northern Lehigh

Tigers

Previous Games

10/03/25 vs Northern Lehigh11-0
10/01/25 vs Wilson Area5-2
09/27/25 @ Salisbury Township9-1
09/25/25 @ Saucon Valley8-1
09/24/25 vs Moravian Academy2-1
+ 10 more games

Northwestern Lehigh came tearing into Friday's contest with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.4 goals), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs. Considering Northwestern Lehigh have won 13 matches by more than two goals this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Their offense was hitting Northern Lehigh from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal. Cole Mertz led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for four goals all by himself.

Northwestern Lehigh's win bumped their record up to 15-1. As for Northern Lehigh, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Northwestern Lehigh will head out to challenge Catasauqua at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northern Lehigh, they will venture away from home to face off against Williams Valley at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Northern Lehigh will be up against Williams Valley's rather soft defense (which has allowed 5.94 goals per match), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.

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