Smithville hasn't done well against Northwestern recently (they were 1-7-1 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Smithville Smithies beat the Northwestern Huskies by a goal, winning 2-1. For the Smithies, this counts as revenge for the 1-0 defeat the Huskies walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Kaylie Holmes and
Claire Haas scored both of Smithville's goals, bringing their combined season tally to seven goals.
Smithville's win bumped their record up to 3-0-1. As for Northwestern, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Smithville will face off against Western Reserve Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Smithville's last three matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Northwestern, they will challenge Norwayne at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Northwestern is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.8 goals per game this season.
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