The Middle Creek Mustangs will take on the Holly Springs Golden Hawks at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Middle Creek has given up an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Middle Creek came up short against Apex Friendship on Monday, falling 8-2. Middle Creek were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 4-1.
Meanwhile, Holly Springs had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 2.3 goals) and they went ahead and made it four on Monday. Everything went their way against the Falcons as they made off with a 9-1 victory. The result was nothing new for Holly Springs, who have now won nine matches by three goals or more so far this season.
Their offense was hitting Green Hope from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal. Sorin Smith led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.
Holly Springs' win was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 32 goals over those seven contests. As for Middle Creek, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Middle Creek suffered a grim 5-0 defeat to Holly Springs when the teams last played back in March. Will the Mustangs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more soccer content.
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