If Knoxville Central was riding high fresh off their 9-0 takedown of Carter last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Knoxville Central Bobcats took a 4-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Powell Panthers on Thursday. The Bobcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in August of 2023.
Paige Elizabeth Branam wasn't going to let Powell walk away unscathed as she scored both of Knoxville Central's goals, bringing her season total up to four goals.
Knoxville Central's loss dropped their record down to 6-2-1. As for Powell, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Knoxville Central will square off against Oak Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Oak Ridge will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Knoxville Central surely won't give up without a fight. As for Powell, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Halls at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Powell is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 4.3 goals per game this season.
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