Soccer Recap: Newark Memorial Takes a Loss

If Newark Memorial was riding high fresh off their 6-2 takedown of James Logan last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Newark Memorial Cougars fell just short of the Lick-Wilmerding Tigers by a score of 3-2 on Friday.

Jonathan Mitiku wasn't going to let Lick-Wilmerding walk away unscathed as he scored both of Newark Memorial's goals, bringing his season total up to three goals.

Newark Memorial's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3-2. As for Lick-Wilmerding, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Newark Memorial will take on Tamalpais in a tournament on Saturday. Newark Memorial is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 3.3 goals per game this season. As for Lick-Wilmerding, they will be taking part in a tournament against Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Lick-Wilmerding's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.