Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hopewell couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Weddington Warriors on Monday. While losing is never fun, Hopewell can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 57th, while Weddington are ranked seventh).
Hopewell's loss dropped their record down to 18-7-2. As for Weddington, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-2-4 record this season.
Hopewell does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Weddington, they will challenge Charlotte Catholic on Thursday. Charlotte Catholic will roll in looking for their 20th straight victory, something Weddington surely won't give up without a fight.
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