The Grand Island Islanders are on the road again on Tuesday to play the Lincoln East Spartans at 7:00 p.m. Grand Island's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Grand Island is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Nebraska's top teams: Lincoln Southeast, who was ranked 13th in their home state at the time (Grand Island was ranked 24th). While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Lincoln Southeast who was credited with the win. Lincoln Southeast got it done in the shootout by posting three goals to Grand Island's one. The match was a 0-0 toss-up at halftime, but Grand Island couldn't quite close it out.
Lincoln East is is headed into Tuesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was Columbus who was credited with the victory. Columbus got it done in the shootout by posting eight goals to Lincoln East's seven.
Grand Island has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Lincoln East, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 6-8.
Grand Island came up short against Lincoln East in their previous matchup back in April of 2022, falling 3-1. Can Grand Island avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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