The Smithfield Packers will face off against the Western Branch Bruins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Smithfield is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
While Smithfield's win against Gloucester wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Packers' defense stepped up to hand the Dukes a 1-0 shutout on Thursday. Smithfield's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last four matchups.
Their one-goal win came courtesy of Julianna Jones, who's now up to six this season.
Meanwhile, Catholic kept up with Western Branch until halftime on Thursday, but afterwards: not so much. The Bruins were the clear victors by a 5-0 margin over the Crusaders. That five goal margin sets a new team best for Western Branch this season.
Western Branch's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Smithfield, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Smithfield took their victory against Western Branch when the teams last played back in April of 2018 by a conclusive 5-2 score. Will the Packers repeat their success, or do the Bruins have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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