Walnut Grove hasn't had much luck against North Oconee recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Warriors will host the Titans at 5:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
North Oconee will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Walnut Grove extended their winning streak to eight last Friday. The Warriors' defense stepped up to hand Monroe Area a 6-0 shutout. Give Walnut Grove's defense some credit: that's the team's fifth straight shutout.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for North Oconee, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They put the hurt on Lake Oconee Academy with a sharp 6-0 win last Thursday. Given North Oconee's advantage in MaxPreps' Georgia soccer rankings (they are ranked 21st, while Lake Oconee Academy is ranked 188th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
North Oconee pushed their record up to 12-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up two goals over those seven contests. As for Walnut Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.
Walnut Grove might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from North Oconee in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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