The Cherokee Chiefs will head out on the road to square off against the Union County Patriots at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cherokee's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
There was early excitement for Cherokee after they claimed the first goal on Tuesday, however, they wouldn't score again. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Volunteer who was credited with the victory. Volunteer got it done in the shootout by posting two goals to Cherokee's one. Cherokee has not had much luck with Volunteer recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
Last Thursday, Union County fell victim to a tough 5-1 loss at the hands of Anderson County. That's two games in a row now that Union County has lost by exactly four goals.
Their goal came courtesy of
Brody Williams, who's now up to five this season.
Cherokee's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4-2. As for Union County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3-2.
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