Soccer Game Preview: Research Triangle vs. Falls Lake

For the second straight game, Research Triangle will face off against Falls Lake. The Raptors will look to defend their home pitch on Friday against the Firebirds at 6:00 p.m.

Research Triangle is likely headed into the contest with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Falls Lake on Wednesday. The Raptors fell just short of the Firebirds by a score of 4-3. Avery Hardister probably wasn't too happy after the match: she scored every single goal for Research Triangle and still walked away on the losing team.

Research Triangle has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-12-1 record this season. As for Falls Lake, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 8-7 record.