Soccer Recap: Johnson Falls to Highland Park

Thursday just wasn't the day for Johnson's offense. They fell 2-0 to the Highland Park Scots. While losing is never fun, Johnson can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota soccer rankings (they are ranked 69th, while Highland Park are ranked fifth).

Johnson has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 16 of their last 20 matchups, dating back to last year. That leaves them at a 2-3 record this season. As for Highland Park, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0-1.

Looking ahead, Johnson has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Zimmerman at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Highland Park, they will head out on the road to take on St. Thomas Academy at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.