Soccer Recap: Friday's Defeat Ends Show Low's Winning Streak

Show Low and St. Johns combined for 18 shots on goal on Friday, which explains the impressive five total goals scored. The Cougars fell just short of the Redskins by a score of 3-2. Show Low were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as St. Johns apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.

Kai Merrell and Alex Montas scored both of Show Low's goals, bringing their combined season tally to nine goals.

Cougars

Previous 5 Games

09/19/25 vs St. Johns	2-3
09/18/25 @ North Valley Christian Academy	3-1
09/16/25 @ Camp Verde	8-0
09/09/25 @ Payson	5-1
08/23/25 vs Tournament Opponent	6-0

The defeat snapped Show Low's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-2 record. As for St. Johns, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-3.

Coincidentally, Show Low and St. Johns will both be playing Round Valley the next time they take the pitch. The Redskins will head out to face the Elks at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Cougars will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.