Soccer Game Recap: Jones Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Aug 30, 2024, 6:02am

Soccer Recap: Jones vs. Roanoke Rapids

If Jones was feeling good off their 9-0 takedown of Washington Montessori last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Jones Trojans lost 6-1 to the Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets on Saturday. Kevin Sanchez-Valdez was hit with a yellow card, which may have had some impact on his (and the team's) ability to make aggressive plays.

Jones' goal came courtesy of Joseph Sanchez-Valdez, who's now up to four this season.

Jones' loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Roanoke Rapids, the victory snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 1-3 record.

Jones will face off against Rosewood at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Jones has given up an average of 3 goals per game this season, so hopefully the team got some defensive drills in this week. As for Roanoke Rapids, they will square off against North Johnston at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

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