The McKeel Academy Wildcats will take on the Bartow Yellow Jackets in a holiday battle at at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. McKeel Academy's last four games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
McKeel Academy is headed into the matchup without a loss and will look to keep things rolling. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was McKeel Academy who was credited with the victory on Friday. McKeel Academy got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Lake Gibson's one.
Bartow is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Auburndale just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Tuesday. Both finished up on equal footing with a 3-3 draw. The result kept the Yellow Jackets happy, as they haven't lost a game since November 21st.
McKeel Academy's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0-3. Bartow's draw gives them a new season record of 9-1-2.
McKeel Academy came up short against Bartow in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, falling 3-1. Will McKeel Academy have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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