Elgin was the 3-0 winner over Rouse when they last played one another back in March of 2018, but their luck changed this time around. The Wildcats lost 4-1 to the Raiders on Friday. While losing is never fun, Elgin can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas soccer rankings (they are ranked 290th, while Rouse are ranked 74th).
This is the second loss in a row for Elgin and nudges their season record down to 12-9-4. As for Rouse, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 17-3-3.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Elgin will square off against Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Elgin's defense better be ready for this one: Liberal Arts & Science Academy - Austin have averaged an impressive 2.9 goals per game this season. As for Rouse, they will venture away from home to take on Smithson Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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