While Ayer Shirley's victory against Gardner wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Panthers never let the Wildcats get on the board and left with a 1-0 win on Thursday. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Ayer Shirley's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Massachusetts soccer rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Gardner are ranked 89th).
Panthers
| 10/02/25 @ Gardner | 1-0 |
| 09/30/25 vs Quabbin Regional | 2-1 |
| 09/25/25 vs Tahanto Regional | 2-0 |
The victory keeps Ayer Shirley at an undefeated 8-0-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three contests. As for Gardner, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayer Shirley will take on Clinton at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gardner, they will face off against Mahar Regional at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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