Wilmington and Mercyhurst Prep squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Wilmington had to settle for second. They came up short against the Mercyhurst Prep Lakers, falling 5-1. While losing is never fun, the Greyhounds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked 340th, while the Lakers are ranked 155th).
Wilmington's loss dropped their record down to 11-6. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season.
Wilmington does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mercyhurst Prep, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Seneca. Seneca will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Mercyhurst Prep surely won't give up without a fight.
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