The Central Tigers will square off against the Murphysboro Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Things were looking good for Central after they put the first goal on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. While the 1-1 score might suggest a draw, it was DeSoto who was credited with the victory. The Dragons got it done in the shootout by posting five goals to Central's four.
Central better have a healthy lead at halftime, because if Murphysboro's game on Tuesday is any indication, that's when Murphysboro really gets things going. The Red Devils' defense stepped up to hand Massac County a 3-0 shutout.
Murphysboro is now 6-8, having gone 1-2 since their three-game winning streak ended. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight contests. That's left a mark on their 4-7 record this season.
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