On Tuesday, the Alvarado Indians didn't have quite enough to beat the North Central Texas Academy Pioneers and fell 2-1. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 133rd, while the Pioneers are ranked tenth).
Alvarado's goal came courtesy of Jorge Nava, which was the first he's scored this season.
Alvarado has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-3-1 record this season. As for North Central Texas Academy, the win was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-1.
Alvarado will head out to square off against Decatur at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Alvarado's last eight games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. North Central Texas Academy has already played their next match, a 6-0 victory against Newman International Academy on the 16th.
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