Rootstown is 0-4 against Central Christian since November of 2016 but things could change on Sunday. The Rovers will face off against the Comets. Rootstown is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4.3 goals per game this season.
Rootstown saw some tournament action on Wednesday. Neither they nor Champion could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw. The result (or lack thereof) was the first time Rootstown have been dealt a draw since back in September.
Their goal came courtesy of Melvin Acosta, who's now up to four this season.
Meanwhile, with a playoff win on the line, Central Christian rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They were the clear victors by a 5-0 margin over the Patriots. Central Christian's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last four contests.
Central Christian's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up zero goals over those four matchups. Rootstown's draw gives them a new season record of 14-4-2.
Rootstown came up short against Central Christian in their previous meeting back in September, falling 2-0. Can the Rovers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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