Modoc didn't have done well against Weed recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Modoc Braves who were credited with the victory. The Modoc Braves got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Weed Cougars' one. That's more bragging rights for the Braves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Nathaneal Gallardo and
Mackenzie Diven scored both of Modoc's goals, bringing their combined season tally to ten goals.
The win made it two in a row for Modoc and bumps their season record up to 5-7. As for Weed, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Modoc will venture away from home to square off against Butte Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Modoc is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.9 goals per game this season. As for Weed, they will challenge Trinity at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are at an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2019, but likely not for long.
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