Soccer Preview: Riverside vs. Independence
Riverside is 0-4 against Independence since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Riverside Ram will head out on the road to face off against Independence at 7:15 p.m. Riverside's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought contest, but Riverside had to settle for a 3-2 defeat against Potomac Falls. That's two games in a row now that Riverside has lost by just one goal.
Meanwhile, Independence put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victor by a 4-1 margin over Stone Bridge. Fans of Independence have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout.
They hit Stone Bridge with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Riley Nicholson (2),
Lilli Lubic, and
Emily Marolvits.
Riverside's loss dropped their record down to 3-6-1. As for Independence, they pushed their record up to 12-0 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Riverside might still be hurting after the 3-0 defeat they got from Independence in their previous matchup back in April. Can Riverside avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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