Sanderson has been on a difficult stretch since their win on August 23. They fell just short of the Southern Nash Firebirds by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 214th, while the Firebirds are ranked 41st).
Sanderson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-3. As for Southern Nash, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-0-2 record this season.
Sanderson will head out to face off against Knightdale at 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Sanderson's last five contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Southern Nash, they will square off against Nash Central at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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