Preview: Concord Christian vs. Smith County
The Concord Christian Lions will challenge the Smith County Owls at 8:20 p.m. on Friday.
Concord Christian had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. Their tough 7-2 defeat to Loudon might stick with them for a while. Things were pretty much settled by the half as Concord Christian was already down 5-0.
Meanwhile, Smith County kicked off their season on Tuesday but they'll have to wait until their next matchup for a more definitive result. They and Livingston Academy finished up their matchup with a 2-2 draw. The outcome might've been different if Blake Baird hadn't been hit with a yellow card, which no doubt limited his ability to make aggressive plays down the stretch.
He was the only thing that stood between Smith County and a shutout considering he scored both of Smith County's goals.
Concord Christian came up short against Smith County in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, falling 3-1. Can Concord Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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