Soccer Preview: Franklin vs. Smoky Mountain
The Franklin Panthers will face off against the Smoky Mountain Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Franklin managed to keep up with Pisgah until halftime on Monday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Franklin lost 3-0 to Pisgah.
Meanwhile, Smoky Mountain had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They won by a goal and slipped past West Henderson 1-0. The score was all tied up 0-0 at the break, but the Mustangs were the better team in the second half.
Their one-goal win came courtesy of
William Antonio, who's now up to two this season.
Franklin's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Smoky Mountain, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7.
Franklin was able to grind out a solid victory over Smoky Mountain in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, winning 2-0. Will Franklin repeat their success, or does Smoky Mountain have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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