With a playoff game on the line, Edgewood rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They beat the Owen Valley Patriots by a goal, winning 2-1. Given the Mustangs' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana soccer rankings (they are ranked 109th, while the Patriots are ranked 242nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kimmie Franklin was the driving force of Edgewood's attack as she scored both of Edgewood's goals, bringing her season total up to 11 goals.
The victory made it two in a row for Edgewood and bumps their season record up to 14-1-1. As for Owen Valley, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Edgewood will challenge Danville at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Edgewood's last five contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Owen Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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