The Newton Local Indians will venture away from home to take on the Tri-County North Panthers at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Things were looking good for Newton Local after they put the first points on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Valley View by a score of 2-1. While the Indians didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Spartans 1-0 in the first half.
Newton Local's goal came courtesy of
Evanston Hemphill, who's now up to ten this season.
Meanwhile, after failing to score in their last matchup, Tri-County North made sure to put some goals up on the board against Preble Shawnee two weeks ago. They were the clear victor by a 4-1 margin over the Arrows. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five contests by three goals or more this season.
Newton Local's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8-1. As for Tri-County North, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Newton Local beat Tri-County North 3-1 in their previous matchup back in August. The rematch might be a little tougher for Newton Local since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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