La Monte hasn't had much luck against Lone Jack recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The La Monte Vikings will host the Lone Jack Mules at 5:00 p.m.
La Monte is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Christian Fellowship just ended the team's three-game winning streak last Monday. They lost 7-2 to Christian Fellowship. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri soccer rankings (they are ranked 203rd, while the are ranked 97th).
Meanwhile, Lone Jack came tearing into Tuesday's contest with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 goals) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Knights onto the board and left with a 2-0 victory. The Mules' defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last four matchups.
Aiden Holmes and
Brett Nicholson scored both of Lone Jack's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 36 goals.
La Monte's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Lone Jack, they pushed their record up to 16-3 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
La Monte might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Lone Jack when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will La Monte have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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