Roanoke Rapids had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the Southwest Onslow Stallions get on the board and left with a 1-0 victory on Monday. Give Roanoke Rapids' defense some credit: that's the team's third straight shutout.
Their one-goal win came courtesy of Casey Neal, who's now up to 60 this season.
Yellowjackets
| 05/19/25 vs Southwest Onslow | 1-0 |
| 05/15/25 vs Nash Central | 1-0 |
| 05/12/25 vs South Lenoir | 8-0 |
| 05/08/25 vs Northern Nash | 4-2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Southern Nash | 5-0 |
| + 6 more games |
Roanoke Rapids' win was their 11th straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-1. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up four goals over those 11 matchups. As for Southwest Onslow, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 15-4-3 record.
Looking ahead, Roanoke Rapids will challenge East Duplin on Thursday. East Duplin will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Roanoke Rapids surely won't give up without a fight. Southwest Onslow does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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