On Tuesday Derby will have to hit the road after four straight games at home. They will take on the Valley Center Hornets. Derby's last four matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Derby is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Kansas' top teams: Hutchinson, who was ranked 17th in their home state at the time (Derby was ranked 24th). Derby beat Hutchinson by a goal, winning 2-1.
Meanwhile, after soaring to six goals the game before, Valley Center was a bit more limited in their game on Thursday. They fell just short of South by a score of 2-1.
Derby's win bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Valley Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-2-1.
Derby took their victory against Valley Center in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 4-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Derby since the squad 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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