After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Dixon, Richlands was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their defense stepped up to hand the West Carteret Patriots a 1-0 shutout. The Wildcats wouldn't have won without Davis Benedict, who scored the game-winner.
With the victory, Richlands broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 11-6. As for West Carteret, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
Richlands wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next match, a 2-2 draw against Swansboro on the 22nd. West Carteret has also already played their next game, a 5-1 loss against Dixon on the 22nd.
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