Bernards had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was the Mountaineers who were credited with the win on Friday. The Bernards Mountaineers got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to the Hackettstown Tigers's two. The final result isn't all that surprising considering Bernards' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' New Jersey soccer rankings (they are ranked 16th, while Hackettstown are ranked 97th).
The victory made it two in a row for Bernards and bumps their season record up to 17-1-1. As for Hackettstown, their loss dropped their record down to 10-5.
Looking ahead, Bernards will square off against Madison on Tuesday. Hackettstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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