Weeki Wachee hasn't had much luck against Nature Coast Tech recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Weeki Wachee Hornets will host the Nature Coast Tech Sharks at 7:30 p.m.
Weeki Wachee is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game last Friday. They lost 10-0 to Lecanto. While losing is never fun, the Hornets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida soccer rankings (they are ranked 362nd, while the Panthers are ranked 101st).
Meanwhile, Nature Coast Tech came tearing into last Friday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.6 goals) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Pirates onto the board and left with an 8-0 victory. Hayden Bleser was a massive factor in the win as she booted in four goals all by herself.
Nature Coast Tech used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Crystal River. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Ava Barton (70), Ava Podolsky (60), and Shantal Schotborgh (50). The trio had averaged 40, 35, and 26 minutes respectively before Friday's game. Schotborgh made the most of the opportunity, scoring a goal and two assists. A few more games like that and she might be seeing even more time going forward.
Nature Coast Tech pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 25 goals over those three matches. As for Weeki Wachee, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Weeki Wachee suffered a grim 7-1 defeat to Nature Coast Tech when the teams last played back in January. Will Weeki Wachee have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other soccer content.
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