Hazleton Area and Dallas pushed the score to 8-1 the last time they played Dallas, but on Saturday defenses reigned supreme. The Cougars never let the Mountaineers get on the board and left with a 2-0 win. The victory was all the more spectacular given Hazleton Area's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania soccer rankings (they are ranked 217th, while Dallas are ranked 104th).
Ruby Myers and Isabella Ciavarella scored both of Hazleton Area's goals, bringing their combined season tally to six goals.
Hazleton Area picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 3-5-1. As for Dallas, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4-1 record this season.
Hazleton Area will welcome Hanover Area at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Hazleton Area will be up against Hanover Area's rather soft defense (which has allowed 2.89 goals per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Dallas, they will challenge Wyoming Valley West at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
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