Research Triangle was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Falls Lake Firebirds by a score of 2-1. While losing is never fun, Research Triangle can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 346th, while Falls Lake is ranked 163rd).
Research Triangle's goal came courtesy of
Avery Hardister, who's now up to nine this season.
Research Triangle's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Falls Lake, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Research Triangle will take on NCSSM: Durham at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Falls Lake, they will head out on the road to square off against East Wake Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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