The Madison Patriots will head out to take on the NCSSM: Morganton Dragons at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Madison knows how to get goals on the board -- the team has finished with four goals or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully NCSSM: Morganton likes a good challenge.
Madison barely beat Draughn the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Patriots' defense stepped up to hand the Wildcats a 5-0 shutout last Wednesday. The victory continues a trend for Madison in their matchups with Draughn: they've now won eight in a row.
Madison's offense was hitting Draughn from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal.
Meanwhile, NCSSM: Morganton's game last Wednesday was all tied up 1-1 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 win over Mountain Heritage. Winning may never get old, but NCSSM: Morganton sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Madison's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-4-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they scored 19 goals over those three contests. As for NCSSM: Morganton, their victory bumped their record up to 10-2-1.
Madison came up short against NCSSM: Morganton when the teams last played back in March, falling 2-0. Can the Patriots avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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