North Pole hasn't had much luck against Wasilla recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Patriots will be playing at home against the Warriors at 12:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
North Pole headed into their last game having not scored more than one goal for five straight, but Hutchison let them put that streak behind them. The Patriots never let the Hawks get on the board and left with a 7-0 win last Thursday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for North Pole as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.
Their offense was hitting Hutchison from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal. Julia Good led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by herself.
Meanwhile, Wasilla faced West Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Warriors had just enough and edged out the Wolf Pack 2-1. Winning may never get old, but Wasilla sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Wasilla's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 12-2-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 21 goals over those five contests. As for North Pole, their win bumped their record up to 2-5.
North Pole might still be hurting after the 8-0 loss they got from Wasilla when the teams last played back in April. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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