It was a proper cat-fight when Newaygo challenged Big Rapids on Monday. The Lions came up short against the Cardinals, falling 3-0. While losing is never fun, Newaygo can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Michigan soccer rankings (they are ranked 320th, while Big Rapids are ranked 71st).
Newaygo has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Big Rapids, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2.
Newaygo wasted no time getting back out on the pitch and has already played their next match, a 2-0 loss against Reed City on the 30th. Big Rapids has also already played their next game (against Grant), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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