It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Justice had no problem doing just that on Thursday. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was Wolves who were credited with the win. The Justice Wolves got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to the Lake Braddock Bruins's four. The victory was all the more spectacular given Justice's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia soccer rankings (they are ranked 276th, while Lake Braddock are ranked 54th).
Wolves
| 05/22/25 vs Lake Braddock | 1-1 |
| 04/29/25 vs Falls Church | 3-0 |
| 04/10/25 vs West Potomac | 1-0 |
Justice pushed their record up to 5-9 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those three games. As for Lake Braddock, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-3-1 record this season.
Justice will face off against South County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lake Braddock does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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