After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Georgetown Day brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their defense stepped up to hand the Flint Hill Huskies a 5-0 shutout on Thursday. Given the Mighty Hoppers' advantage in MaxPreps' soccer rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked second in District of Columbia, while the Huskies are ranked 40th in Virginia), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Georgetown Day's offense was hitting Flint Hill from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal.
Georgetown Day's victory bumped their record up to 5-2-1. As for Flint Hill, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-8-1 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Georgetown Day will square off against Sidwell Friends at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Sidwell Friends is coming into the match with four straight defeats at home, meaning Georgetown Day will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Flint Hill, they will face off against St. Andrew's Episcopal at 8:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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