After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Interlachen, North Marion was happy to have turned things around on Wednesday. They skirted past the Dunnellon Tigers 1-0. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-2 back in November.
North Marion used a slightly different lineup for their bout with Dunnellon. Three players got more time on the pitch than they're used to: Ruby Ascencio (80), Jacelyn Carson (80), and Aracely Ascencio (80). The trio had averaged 49.6, 41.7, and 57.2 minutes respectively before Wednesday's matchup. Aracely made the most of the opportunity, putting up one assist and nine steals A few more games like that and she might be seeing even more time going forward.
North Marion's win bumped their record up to 4-7-1. As for Dunnellon, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-4-1.
North Marion will head out on the road to face off against Saint Francis Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. North Marion is facing Saint Francis Catholic at the right time seeing as Saint Francis Catholic is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Dunnellon, they will take on Crystal River at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dunnellon's last three games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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