Independence lost against Kirtland back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Blue Devils came up short against the Hornets, falling 4-1. While losing is never fun, Independence can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio soccer rankings (they are ranked 409th, while Kirtland are ranked 134th).
Independence's goal came courtesy of Avery Bechlem, who's now up to ten this season.
Independence now has a losing record of 3-4-1. As for Kirtland, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 9-1.
Coming up, Independence will head out on the road to face off against Fairview at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Independence's defense better be ready for this one: Fairview have averaged an impressive 2.5 goals per game this season. As for Kirtland, they will look to defend their home pitch on Thursday against Wickliffe at 7:00 p.m. Wickliffe will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more goals each match than the last.
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