It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Independence had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They skirted past the Briar Woods Falcons 3-2. The victory was just business as usual For Independence, who after 19 games remain undefeated this season.
Isla Pierson was the driving force of Independence's attack as she scored all three of Independence's goals, her season total up to five goals.
Independence's win bumped their record up to 19-0. As for Briar Woods, their loss dropped their record down to 11-5-3.
Independence will look to defend their home pitch on Tuesday against Albemarle at 6:00 p.m. Independence is on a 11-game streak of home wins, Albemarle a five-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the pitch. As for Briar Woods, they are on the road again on Monday to play Midlothian at 6:00 p.m. Midlothian will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something Briar Woods surely won't give up without a fight.
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