The LaFayette Ramblers will face off against the Gilmer Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for LaFayette: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Gilmer has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
LaFayette fell victim to Calhoun and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They lost 8-0 to the Yellow Jackets. While losing is never fun, LaFayette can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 378th, while Calhoun are ranked 129th).
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Gilmer's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was Northwest Whitfield who was credited with the win. Northwest Whitfield got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Gilmer's three.
Gilmer's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for LaFayette, their loss dropped their record down to 1-7.
LaFayette came up short against Gilmer in their previous matchup back in March of 2019, falling 2-0. Will LaFayette have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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