Lake Wales's game back in December of 2024 was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Haines City Hornets out 3-2. Given the Highlanders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida soccer rankings (they are ranked 214th, while the Hornets are ranked 462nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lake Wales hit Haines City with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Benjamin Torres, Martin Aguilar, and Tyrese Edmonds.
Highlanders
| 01/06/25 vs Haines City | 3-2 |
| 12/17/24 vs Discovery | 6-0 |
| 12/09/24 vs George Jenkins | 3-0 |
Lake Wales' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-6-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 12 goals over those three matchups. As for Haines City, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Lake Wales will challenge Lakeland Christian at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lake Wales is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 2.9 goals per game this season. As for Haines City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mater Brighton Lakes Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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