Soccer Game Preview: North Port vs. Palm Harbor University

By Team Reports Feb 15, 2024, 5:33am

Preview: North Port vs. Palm Harbor University

The North Port Bobcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Palm Harbor University Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. North Port's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

North Port extended their postseason success on Tuesday against Durant. They had just enough and edged the Cougars out 2-1. North Port's winning goal came courtesy of Alanna Duque.

Something new happened on Tuesday as Duque saw her first action of the season, playing 80 minutes against Durant. Duque made the most of the opportunity, scoring a goal and an assist. A few more games like that and she might be seeing even more time going forward.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Palm Harbor University ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Riverview Sarasota and snuck past 3-2.

North Port pushed their record up to 12-3-1 with that win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 15 goals over those three matches. As for Palm Harbor University, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which somehow isn't as good as their 14-3-1 record this season.

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