If Independence was riding high fresh off their 6-1 takedown of Palisades last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Patriots fell just short of the Carmel Christian Cougars by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, Independence can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina soccer rankings (they are ranked 169th, while Carmel Christian are ranked 31st).
Independence's goal came courtesy of Makayla Tindall, which was the first she's scored this season.
Independence has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Carmel Christian, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-2.
Independence has already played their next matchup, a 2-2 draw against East Mecklenburg on the 18th. As for Carmel Christian, they also wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and have already played their next match, a 1-0 defeat against Charlotte Latin on the 24th.
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