Deerfield Beach and Monarch squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Deerfield Beach had to settle for second. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Knights who were credited with the victory. The Monarch Knights got it done in the shootout by posting six goals to the Deerfield Beach Bucks' five. Deerfield Beach were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced Monarch earlier this season, when they won 1-0.

Bucks
| 02/06/26 vs Monarch | 0-0 |
| 01/27/26 vs Monarch | 1-0 |
| 01/23/26 vs Coral Springs | 3-1 |
| 01/15/26 @ Hallandale | 8-0 |
| 01/13/26 vs Plantation | 3-0 |
Deerfield Beach moved to 16-4-3 with that defeat, which also ended their six-match winning streak. As for Monarch, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-4-4 record this season.
Deerfield Beach does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Monarch, they will square off against Miami Beach at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Monarch's defense better be ready for this one: Miami Beach have averaged an impressive 3.7 goals per game this season.
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