The DeLand Bulldogs will face off against the Pine Ridge Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. DeLand's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
DeLand is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Taylor on Friday. DeLand fell just short of Taylor by a score of 3-2. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by just one goal.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Pine Ridge's offense. They lost 7-0 to Spruce Creek on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida soccer rankings (they are ranked 325th, while the Hawks are ranked 84th).
DeLand's loss dropped their record down to 5-9-2. As for Pine Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8-1.
DeLand was able to grind out a solid win over Pine Ridge in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, winning 3-1. Will DeLand repeat their success, or does Pine Ridge have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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