The Carl Junction Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Parkview Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Carl Junction's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
While Carl Junction's victory against Hillcrest wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Bulldogs had just enough and edged out the Hornets 2-1. The win continues a trend for Carl Junction in their matchups with Hillcrest: they've now won three in a row.
Zack Teeter and Nolan Couk scored both of Carl Junction's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 28 goals.
Meanwhile, Parkview got the win against McDonald County on Monday by a conclusive 4-1.
Carl Junction's victory bumped their record up to 11-7. As for Parkview, their win bumped their record up to 8-10.
Everything went Carl Junction's way against Parkview in their previous meeting back in September of 2022, as Carl Junction made off with a 4-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bulldogs since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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