Soccer Recap: John Battle Picks Up Third Consecutive Victory

Trojans

Margin (Wins)

04/22/25 @ Ridgeview	14
03/25/25 vs Ridgeview	14
05/09/25 vs Rural Retreat	8
04/15/25 @ Central Wise	8
03/07/25 vs Holston	6

John Battle entered their tilt with Rural Retreat on Friday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They were the clear victors by a 9-1 margin over the Indians. The result was nothing new for John Battle, who have now won nine matchups by three goals or more so far this season.

Their offense was hitting Rural Retreat from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal. Abram Waddle led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for three goals all by himself.

John Battle's win bumped their record up to 10-7-1. As for Rural Retreat, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-13.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. John Battle will challenge Union at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. John Battle will be up against Union's rather soft defense (which has allowed four goals per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Rural Retreat, they will face off against Honaker at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.