Soccer Preview: Lafayette Jefferson vs. West Lafayette
The Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos will head out on the road to challenge the West Lafayette Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lafayette Jefferson's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Things were looking good for Lafayette Jefferson after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Muncie Central who was credited with the victory. Muncie Central got it done in the shootout by posting six goals to Lafayette Jefferson's five. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Bronchos came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana soccer rankings (they are ranked 48th, while the Bearcats are ranked 183rd).
West Lafayette is looking to tack another W on to their season record, something they couldn't quite do against Logansport on Saturday. The two teams finished up on equal footing with a 2-2 draw.
Lafayette Jefferson's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3-3. West Lafayette's draw makes their record 5-3-1 this season.
Everything went Lafayette Jefferson's way against West Lafayette in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 as Lafayette Jefferson made off with a 4-1 win. In that game, Lafayette Jefferson amassed a halftime lead of 4-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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