Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Columbus East). They walked away with a 4-2 victory over the Jennings County Panthers on Thursday. Given the Olympians' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana soccer rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Panthers are ranked 271st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Emilio Quintero and
Luis Cellabos scored all four of Columbus East's goals, bringing their combined season tally to 12 goals.
Columbus East now has a winning record of 5-4-1. As for Jennings County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 0-8-3 record this season.
Columbus East will challenge Floyd Central at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Floyd Central's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Jennings County, they will head out to face off against Madison at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Madison will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Jennings County surely won't give up without a fight.
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