The Springdale Prep Lions will head out to square off against the Mercersburg Academy Storm at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Springdale Prep has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with four straight defeats, while Mercersburg Academy will come in with six straight victories.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Tuesday. Springdale Prep took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of GVCS Broadfording.
Springdale Prep's goal came courtesy of Abraham Mugagga, who's now up to 12 this season.
Meanwhile, Mercersburg Academy gave up the first goal on Saturday, but they didn't let that get them down. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Lawrenceville School 3-2. That's two games straight that Mercersburg Academy have won by just one goal.
Springdale Prep's loss dropped their record down to 10-4-1. As for Mercersburg Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Springdale Prep skirted past Mercersburg Academy 2-1 when the teams last played back in September. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions 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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