Soccer Recap: Johnston Triumphs

By Team Reports Oct 17, 2024, 5:16pm

Soccer Recap: Johnston vs. Cranston East

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Johnston won the last time they faced Cranston East, and things went their way on Tuesday too. The Johnston Panthers beat the Cranston East Thunderbolts by a goal, winning 2-1.

Angel Mercado and Freddy Magana Landaverde scored both of Johnston's goals, bringing their combined season tally to five goals.

Johnston is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-4-3 record this season. As for Cranston East, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-8-3.

Johnston didn't take long to hit the pitch again: they've already played their next matchup, a 5-1 victory against Mt. Pleasant on the 17th. As for Cranston East, they will stay at home for another game and welcome St. Raphael Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cranston East's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

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