After low-scoring totals in their previous five contests, Pinellas Park brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. Their defense stepped up to hand the Boca Ciega Pirates a 7-0 shutout on Thursday. Alexandra Ralph was a massive factor in the win as she booted in three goals all by herself.
Pinellas Park used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Boca Ciega. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Caleigh Fox (70), Jasmine Lvea-Gray (60), and Sherill Manzueta (70). The trio had averaged 36, 30, and 40 minutes respectively before Thursday's game. Fox made the most of the opportunity, putting up an assist. A few more games like that and she might be seeing even more time going forward.
Pinellas Park's win bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Boca Ciega, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pinellas Park will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Countryside at 6:00 p.m. on December 2nd. As for Boca Ciega, they and Northeast are set to duel on December 12th.
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