Despite a strong season so far, Pearl has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. While the 0-0 score might suggest a draw, it was the Petal Panthers who were credited with the win on Thursday. The Petal Panthers got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Pearl Pirates' three. The Pirates were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Panthers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January.
Pearl's defeat dropped their record down to 6-3. As for Petal, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pearl will square off against Clinton at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Petal, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Petal duke it out with the Meridian at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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