Minerva was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 5-0 to the Marlington Dukes. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 461st, while the Dukes are ranked 96th).
Minerva's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Marlington, their win bumped their record up to 4-2-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Minerva will stay at home for another game and welcome Hiland at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Marlington, they will welcome Lake at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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