Pearl was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 7-0 to the Brandon Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi soccer rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Bulldogs are ranked first).
Pearl's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Brandon, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 11-0-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pearl and Meridian will compete for holiday cheer at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pearl is facing Meridian at the right time seeing as Meridian is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Brandon, they will head out on the road to face off against Oak Grove at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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