Smithfield-Selma lost against Clayton back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Spartans fell 3-1 to the Comets. While losing is never fun, Smithfield-Selma can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 296th, while Clayton are ranked 73rd).
Smithfield-Selma's goal came courtesy of Elijah Kennedy, who's now up to five this season.
Smithfield-Selma has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5-1 record this season. As for Clayton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Smithfield-Selma is set to face off against their familiar foe Garner at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Clayton will challenge rival Southeast Raleigh at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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