The Frostproof Bulldogs and the Bell Creek Academy Panthers will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Bell Creek Academy better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if last week is any indication, that's when Frostproof really get things going. Everything went Frostproof's way against Haines City on Thursday as Frostproof made off with a 4-1 win. Considering the Bulldogs have won six matches by more than two goals this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bell Creek Academy). They put the hurt on Sports Leadership & Management with a sharp 4-1 victory on Wednesday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Panthers needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
They hit Sports Leadership & Management with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Jacob Tica (2), Julian Falcon, and Evan Johnston.
Bell Creek Academy's win bumped their record up to 3-6-3. As for Frostproof, the victory got them back to even at 6-6-1.
Frostproof took their win against Bell Creek Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2023 by a conclusive 3-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Frostproof since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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